About
In 2021, Western Allied Mechanical, Hermanson Company, SMACNA-Western Washington, and Construction for Change teamed up to introduce Heavy Metal Summer Experience — an innovative six-week pilot program designed to expand work-based college alternatives, introduce high school students and recent graduates to careers in the building trades and help fill our industry’s skills shortages.
The pilot program operated in two locations with 28 student participants and has since grown to reach more than 300 students in 21 individual camps nationwide. But we’re not stopping there! In 2024, we’re projected to connect nearly 600 students with the resources they need to pursue a career in the building trades!
HMSE is a 501(c)(3) incorporated company made possible by a dedicated group of working professionals, vendors who donate tools and PPE, and contractors across the country who are eager to create workforce diversity and entice the next generation of skilled workers.
Imagine an environment where simplicity and innovation blend in perfect harmony, and that’s what it’s like to work with Western Allied Mechanical.
Since 1979, Hermanson Company has been a regional leader in Mechanical Systems Construction. Within each of our specialty areas, we offer the best of both worlds – state-of-the-art technology and good old-fashioned hard work and dependability – so that we exceed our customers’ expectations.
SMACNA-Western Washington is a trade association and a Local Chapter of the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) which is located in Chantilly, Virginia. SMACNA Contractors are heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), and sheet metal experts. They are your assurance of quality in the fabrication and installation of ductwork and air handling systems.
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) is an international trade association representing 3,500 signatory contracting firms with more than 100 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Brazil. A leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, SMACNA has offices in Chantilly, Virginia, and in Washington, D.C.
Live In Peace’s mission is to empower our youth and young adults to reclaim the vision for their future. We accomplish this through a highly relational model that connects young people to their talents, educational pathways, jobs, and a bright future.
