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Apprenticeships. Training. Education.

Apprenticeships. Training. Education.

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IUPAT

Our Mission

Our Mission

 The men and women of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) work mainly in what are called the Finishing Trades – commercial and industrial painting, glazing (glass), floor covering installation, drywall finishing and sign and display, tradeshow. However, these are only a few of the crafts in which our proud members make a successful living. 

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

 To advise, assist, and coordinate in the training and development of a skilled, educated, and productive workforce for the finishing trades industries. We provide the skills necessary to make sure the job is done right the first time and that it’s done safely.  

Training through the FLFTI gives IUPAT members the skills and resources they 

 To advise, assist, and coordinate in the training and development of a skilled, educated, and productive workforce for the finishing trades industries. We provide the skills necessary to make sure the job is done right the first time and that it’s done safely.  

Training through the FLFTI gives IUPAT members the skills and resources they need to have a fulfilling, rewarding career in the finishing trades.

 

FLFTI

Our Mission

FLFTI

 The Finishing Trades Institute (FTI) is the education department for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades . The FTI’s core purpose is to develop and expand a qualified and competitive work force for the finishing trades industries and oversee the apprenticeship training program where those who wish to enter our trades learn their craft. 

Apprenticeship

New Apprentice

For those looking to learn more about an apprenticeship opportunity at FLFTI the link below.

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Existing Apprentices

Want to know when block class begin? Have a question? Check out the apprentice portal below.

Current Apprentice

STAFF

Director of Training

Training Administrative Assistant

Commercial Painter Coordinator

Chris Pascal

321-704-8362

CPascal@dc78.org


Commercial Painter Coordinator

Training Administrative Assistant

Commercial Painter Coordinator

Tito Vega

954-256-7528

Tito@dc78.org


Training Administrative Assistant

Training Administrative Assistant

Training Administrative Assistant

Zenaida Ramos

321-234-3616

ZRamos@dc78.org


Glazing Coordinator

Training Coordinator South Florida

Training Administrative Assistant

please contact the FTI office


Training Coordinator South Florida

Training Coordinator South Florida

Training Coordinator South Florida

Elizabeth Zambrano "Liz" 

Email : Liz@dc78.org

Phone: 954-256-8164

Pompano Hall STAR Calendar 2024-2025

Pompano Beach Hall

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Orlando STAR Calendar 2024-2025

Orlando Hall

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Tampa/Riverview STAR Calendar 2024-2025

Riverview Hall

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Apprentice Block Training Schedule

Orlando - Pompano Beach - Riverview

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Union Meetings - STAR Class & Fit Test

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Please Contact Zenaida Ramos for any questions related to Training, Class Schedules, or Apprentice enrollment.


Comuníquese con Zenaida Ramos si tiene alguna pregunta relacionada con la capacitación, los horarios de clases o la inscripción de aprendices.

Florida Finishing Trades Institute

2153 West Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809, United States

(407) 418-0226

Mon

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Tue

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Wed

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Thu

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Fri

08:00 am – 05:00 pm

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

If you have any questions please email us. We typically Respond within 24 - 48 hours. If the matter is urgent please contact the main office.

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