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.