The Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region (FTI-MAR) is dedicated to creating a highly skilled, educated, and safe workforce built on quality, pride, and progressive training. Visit their Website HERE
We are committed to educating and training apprentices and journeypersons to ensure the success of our various trades and our contractor associations.
The International Finishing Trades Institute (iFTI) is the training and education department of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) and its industry partners. Our purpose is to develop and expand a qualified, competitive workforce for the finishing trades industries and to oversee the apprenticeship training programs throughout North America.
PURPOSE OF FTI-MAR
The FTI Apprenticeship Programs prepare Coatings Applicator Specialist (CAS), Commercial Paint, Drywall Finishing, Glazing and Multi-Craft Decorator apprentices to meet the present and future demands of the industry.
With state-of-the-art classrooms and lab space, the FTI is proud to provide provides a unique learning environment for our students. The FTI uses a competency-based training model as recommended by the U.S. Department of Labor. We use a time-proven model of related classroom theory training and hands-on activities to achieve the academic excellence for which we have been recognized.
Because of FTI’s learning model focused on Organizational Development, Leadership, and Team Building principles, students become responsible and effective communicators. Their abilities to learn quickly and lead effectively have increased job site productivity and morale.
Beyond its nationally recognized program, the FTI also provides continuing education courses to our journeypersons in order to remain a progressive, innovating and advancing workforce.
