SMART Local Union 49 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
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A FREE apprenticeship program in New Mexico and West Texas for people interested in becoming a Sheet Metal Worker. Learn HVAC service, welding, TAB and more.
Our Lubbock facility is moving along nicely! We have furniture now and classrooms and more our being built out! We are looking forward to our Grand Opening July 24!
We are working hard on an for the to soon be displayed at the
Things are really coming along in our Lubbock facility! Can’t wait to show you more!
and the are so proud to be working on an art project in collaboration with the that will soon be on display at the Albuquerque Rail Yards.
Our facility is moving along! We can’t wait to serve our West Texas apprentices in the new satellite facility!
We are so proud of being ranked #40 in the top ranked in the U.S. as a we couldn’t ask for a better local!
05/19/2026
SMART 49 Members:
You can now get your AWS Brazing Certification here at the SMART LU 49 JATC.
Free to all members in good standing.
To schedule your certification test date please contact the JATC.
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05/19/2026
Brother Matt Allen started his career as a welder’s apprentice in 2006. He turned out as a journeyman, built a strong career in the trade, and is now helping lead the next generation as JATC Training Coordinator.
As Isaiah Zemke said, Brother Allen’s leadership, dedication, and vision are helping drive real improvements across the JATC, from the quality of training programs to the growth of apprentices.
His story is a reminder of what an apprenticeship can lead to: a career, a future, and the chance to help build the trade for the next generation.
Read the new blog on our website to learn more about Matt’s story and the work happening at the JATC. https://smwlu49.org/matthew-allen-drives-jatc-transformation/
Our Lead Instructor in Lubbock is working hard to get our new facility ready to open in late July!
Our Outreach Coordinator is in Roswell today for the New Mexico and West Texas High School Welding Series Weld-Off 🔥Honored to help support the next generation of welders!
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Albuquerque, NM
87106
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |