From an empty shell emerges expert craftmanship to create the walls around us and the ceiling above.

Drywall FinishingApprenticeship Program In

Superior craftsmanship allowing all a clear vision of the indoor and outdoor world behind glass.

GlazingApprenticeship Program In

Outstanding craftsmanship in finishing nearly every conceivable structural surface of beauty and protection.

Painting CraftsmanshipApprenticeship Program In

Society’s continued building and maintenance of our infrastructure depend on Industrial Coating trades people for their expertise and craftsmanship.

Industrial CoatingApprenticeship Program In

Expert craftsmanship provide superior installation quality for all to enjoy step by step.

Floor CoveringApprenticeship Program In

Safety, craftsmanship and expertise providing the world to see and live within visual instructions.

Highway StripingApprenticeship Program In

A career as a Union Finishing Trades person can be financially rewarding. Apprentices who enter our Finishing Trades Institute Apprenticeship Programs are paid to learn skills lasting a lifetime earning up to $45* an hour including benefits after 18 months of training.” Our trades include Commercial Painting, Drywall Finishing, Floor Covering, Glazing, Highway Striping and Industrial Painting.

*Wages vary upon trade and location of Master Agreement and Wage Schedule, and include various benefits such as pension, health and welfare, vacation, etc.

Testimonials

"At the end of the day I look back and say I helped build that! I [also] love the benefits provided for me and my family."

"I was working as a nanny and I have found the satisfaction I get from painting is much better for me"

iFTI Reaffirmation of COE Accreditation Announcement

The International Finishing Trades Institute (iFTI) is applying for reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, or submit their comments through the Council’s website (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.

* NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: The District Council 16 Finishing Trades Institute Northern California and Nevada admits journeymen and apprentices of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or make available to participants in the Training Program. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, work assignments, remuneration, and other school-administered programs.
The Finishing Trades Institute is an Equal Opportunity organization and encourages women and minorities to apply.