Honor Society® member
Manuel Ferrer
Apprentice Training Instructor at Steamfitters' Industry Training Center
- Pennsylvania State University
- Labor Studies
- Class of 2015
- Belford, New Jersey
Member since July 2015
About
As an instructor for a labor union training center, my interests continue to focus on labor, business, politics and economics in America. New technology, centering on energy efficient comfort, industrial and power generating systems are the central areas of interest to me. Today's international environmentally conscious policies provide many opportunities for growth in the piping industry and inspires my work in the education and training of union craftsmen and women. I wish to continue examining innovative ways on how to effectively teach young adults how to produce in the construction field and become a valuable employee, manager or business owner. My goal is to promote healthy business relationships revolving around skilled training with a devotion to America's hard working middle class.
Education
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Penn Sate University
Labor Studies
2014 – 2015
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National Labor College
Labor Studies
2009 – 2012
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Steamfitters' Industry Training Center
Steamfitters Local 638 Apprenticeship Program
1985 – 1989
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CUNY-John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
1978 – 1981
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Education and training opportunities in the construction field related to Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) piping systems; and Power Generation, Process Piping, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Fire Protection piping systems.
Labor/Management Relations in Mechanical Contracting in new construction and renovations.
- Graduate school interests
Labor/Employment Relations
Mechanical Contracting
Energy and Environmental Research
Mechanical Engineering
Government Initiatives and Emergency Restoration- Outside the classroom
Reading, Running, Traveling
Experience
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Apprentice Training Instructor
Steamfitters' Industry Training Center
Jul 2014 – Jul 2015
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Journeyman Evening Training Instructor
Steamfitters' Industry Training Center
Sep 2011 – Jul 2015
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Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Steamfitters Local Union 638
Feb 1985 – Jul 2014
Volunteering
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Docent
9/11 Tribute Center (Sept.11 Families Association) New York, N.Y.
Sep 2009 – Sep 2011
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Construction worker
Habitat for Humanity, Monmouth County, N.J.
Jun 1999 – Aug 1999
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Labor and Political Action Committees
Steamfitters Local Union 638
Jan 1997 – Jul 2015
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Organizing Benefits for Steamfitters in need
Steamfitters Local Union 638
Sep 1995 – Oct 2012
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Volunteer at Church Fair (cook, rides, parking,etc.)
Saint Mary Church, New Monmouth, N.J.
Jun 1995 – Jun 2010
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Beginner
Additional information
Organizations
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Enterprise Association, Steamfitters Local 638 (opens in a new tab)
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United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters of the U.S., Canada, Australia and Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Mary, Mother of God Church (opens in a new tab)
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9/11 Tribute Center (opens in a new tab)
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Habitat for Humanity (opens in a new tab)
