# data[].attributes.body
I did not understand that fabrication is part of job. I thought that the duct work in buildings was all prefabricated. As a historian,  the insights about how the equipment has stayed largely the same for over a hundred years was very cool. -Shawn H

# data[].attributes.body
Kevin is very passionate about his field. This was by far one of my favor tours for far in the externship. I love hearing how the math and problem solving applied. This seems like a much more involved career than the common person may imagine. I learned that there can be a lot of customizing, adjusting design and problem solving involved. Sheet metal guys have to be flexible because things like plumbing and fire sprinkler's take precedence as far as positioning.  It seems like a fun and rewarding career for many students to look into.  I will definitely be sending students your way.
Thanks Again!
Nada Bushey

# data[].attributes.body
Kevin was very engaging and his passion for his craft was apparent. I could see how students love learning from him. The blending of math and art in this discipline was impressive.

# data[].attributes.body
I remembered seeing Kevin at the career and technical school in Salem. His presentation then convinced me that it was a great opportunities! So happy to see the school first hand. It's incredible all that is available.
-Charlotte

# data[].attributes.headline
Everything is sheet metal.  There are so many things that I did not think about being sheet metal.  Very fun speaker with an equally impressive student work. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Everything is sheet metal.  There are so many things that I did not think about being sheet metal.  Very fun speaker with an equally impressive student work. 

# data[].attributes.body
Paul

# data[].attributes.body
Kevin is a very enthusiastic man who loves his craft-he is the perfect person for the job!  I also wish that I was going to be receiving his retirement!

I didn't realize the physics and math that were involved in this trade. I liked how he referred to this trade as "expert origamy" Very cool! DV

# data[].attributes.body
Wow! The tour was great. The program seems to be amazing. I already have a student in mind for this program. Very engaging and informative. The classrooms and labs we saw were impressive.

# data[].attributes.headline
This was my favorite site to visit! Kevin did a superb job on his presentation and I was really impressed by the facility. This is a program that I will definitely recommend to my students.

# data[].attributes.subject
This was my favorite site to visit! Kevin did a superb job on his presentation and I was really impressed by the facility. This is a program that I will definitely recommend to my students.

# data[].attributes.body
Phil Hall

# data[].attributes.body
This was my favorite site to visit.  Kevin engaged my group by answering questions and sharing his own career path as a sheet metal worker.  This helped to understand more about this career path.  We also got to spend time with one of the teachers which was great!
Cathy Wright

# data[].attributes.headline
Kevin was a great speaker and did a fantastic job introducing us to the field of sheet metal and much that it entails. I learned so many new facets of the field, how to help promote the field to prospective students and for the first of all four sessions we heard how important math is!!! 

# data[].attributes.subject
Kevin was a great speaker and did a fantastic job introducing us to the field of sheet metal and much that it entails. I learned so many new facets of the field, how to help promote the field to prospective students and for the first of all four sessions we heard how important math is!!! 

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you much to Kevin!

Jamie Jenson

# data[].attributes.body
I loved the description Kevin used to describe the work the sheet metal workers do - Origamists. I can remember while I in high school while in my mechanical drawing class, I attempted to draw, then cut out, and create a small water picture. The drawing needed to included all the fold lines on the paper. This may sound easy, but it was not. Nobody in the class completed the project perfect. No matter, I understood how difficult it would be to do the same thing with a piece of sheet metal.  This might be the reason why this term resonated with me.

Also, loved the "Apprentice Pledge" that was above all the doors as students entered the classroom. Thanks so much for your time, Kevin.

# data[].attributes.headline
The presentation was great and this is definitely a program I will be recommending to my students! Who knows, might even think about joining this program myself.... Thanks again! 

# data[].attributes.subject
The presentation was great and this is definitely a program I will be recommending to my students! Who knows, might even think about joining this program myself.... Thanks again! 

# data[].attributes.body
Having worked in the HVAC and sheet metal trade, I still learned more about sheet metal fabrication, and skills that are useful for the trades. It is also always nice to see a facility so clean and tidy

# data[].attributes.headline
I am SO going to be recommending this program to my jewelry students (and others! )

# data[].attributes.subject
I am SO going to be recommending this program to my jewelry students (and others! )

# data[].attributes.body
CB

# data[].attributes.body
I had no idea what was involved in sheet metal fabrication. Kevin is obviously passionate about his career choice and he was very articulate in explaining all the components of this profession.

# data[].attributes.headline
Sheet Metal Workers do waaay more than just HVAC! :D

# data[].attributes.subject
Sheet Metal Workers do waaay more than just HVAC! :D

# data[].attributes.body
While 85% of what SMW do is commercial HVAC, they are also able to work in a variety of metals to create some beautiful works of art (both architectural and fine art) and some great functional pieces (picture frames, display cases, tool caddies, etc.). I plan to share the great information about apprenticeships and how the point system works so my students can get some of those certs before they leave high school. Great info and authenticity from our speaker! :)