Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
IAM Veterans Services hosted another Veterans Advocate training for members who want to learn about the ways they can support veterans within the union.
The training, which took place at the IAM William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, was led by IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans and Assistant Coordinator Bryan Stymacks.
One day of the week-long training is dedicated to the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) class. This class teaches participants to identify people struggling with a mental health crisis and gives them tools to help and resources to direct them to.
The MHFA class has been a part of the Veterans Advocate Training since its inception.
“I find it very important to not only train interested members in helping veterans attain their deserved benefits, but also in supporting veterans, and others, through their mental struggles. Mental health has an enormous impact on one’s quality of life, so it’s important for us to learn how to help our veterans in this way,” said IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans.
IAM Veterans Services hosted another Veterans Advocate training for members who want to learn about the ways they can support veterans within the union.
The training, which took place at the IAM William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, was led by IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans and Assistant Coordinator Bryan Stymacks.
One day of the week-long training is dedicated to the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) class. This class teaches participants to identify people struggling with a mental health crisis and gives them tools to help and resources to direct them to.
The MHFA class has been a part of the Veterans Advocate Training since its inception.
“I find it very important to not only train interested members in helping veterans attain their deserved benefits, but also in supporting veterans, and others, through their mental struggles. Mental health has an enormous impact on one’s quality of life, so it’s important for us to learn how to help our veterans in this way,” said IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans.
