ITI hires first-ever curriculum writer

For the first time in its more-than-50-year history, the International Training Institute (ITI) has hired a full-time curriculum writer on staff, Mark Colone.

The Pennsylvania native comes to the ITI after a long history of working with the union training fund on curriculum projects for more than 20 years. Colone was hired by MetaMedia Training International Inc., where he was instrumental in the development of the ITI’s curriculum library, including Core, architectural, welding, indoor air quality technician, fire life safety and testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB). He worked for the company for 16 years, first as an instructional designer and then as a senior instructional designer.

Colone and his team’s work on the Core curriculum was honored with CINE Golden Eagle, Bronze Telly and Grand Telly awards. He also has experience working on curricula and multimedia-based programs for other organizations including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), NASA, the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), among others.

“I’m glad we were able to bring curriculum writing directly in house,” said Mike Harris, ITI administrator. “Mark worked closely with us before, but now, as part of the team, he can really help the ITI update its current curricula as well as help construct the future training materials apprentices will need to become successful sheet metal workers. It’s great to have him officially as part of the ITI staff.”