Elevator Constructors Recognize Newest Mechanics
Wednesday, March 5, 2014(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
The accomplishments of Elevator Constructors Local 10’s newest
mechanics were recognized at
the
local’s Graduation Dinner ceremonies on February 22. “These new elevator
mechanics attend our apprenticeship for four years,” says Sonny Yeatman Jr.,
Area Coordinator for National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIEP)
Region 15. “After the four years they must take a mechanic examination and
receive a 70% or better on this 160 question test that's based on all four years
of their education. We are the only trade that does this (so) we make it
a big deal.” Yeatman thanked Metro Washington Council Political Coordinator
Rick Powell for attending the ceremony, saying that “it really makes a
difference to these new journeymen.” Click here for a photo
gallery. photo (l-r): Sonny Yeatman, graduate Shawn Himeon
holding daughter Charlee, Himeon's wife Jennifer, and Dave Geib, Local 10
Business Manager.