Apprenticeship Training Programs



IMPORTANT* Those who are interested in applying for our Journeymen Program please apply in person at our facility located in Middletown, CT. 

 

APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS

Finishing Trades Institute of Southern New England Inc. is now accepting applications for apprentice Painter Decorator, Taper, Industrial Painter, and Glaziers.

Those who are interested in applying for our Apprenticeship Program are welcomed to apply here:

 

​To apply online-

Please click the link below to access the FTI-SNE online application.

https://fti.unionlogic.net/fti-sne/

 

To apply in person- 

To apply in person you may visit either of our Training Centers shown below.

Connecticut Training Center Thursdays 9:00a.m - 3:00p.m

Painters & Allied Trades District Council 11, 79 Bradley Street, Middletown CT 06457 Phone: (860) 613-0200 Fax: (860) 613-0707

 

Rhode Island Training Center Wednesdays 9:00a.m - 3:00p.m

Painters & Allied Trades District Council 11 1808 Elmwood Avenue Warwick, RI 02888 Phone: (401) 781-4873 Fax: (401) 781-6016

 

APPRENTICESHIP ELIGIBILTY 

Before being accepted as an apprentice you must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete the apprentice application form online or in person.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must provide a social security card.
  • Must provide a valid drivers license.
  • Must provide a high school diploma, GED, or Job Corps Completion Certificate.
  • Must be a U.S Citizen or be lawfully permitted to work in the United States of America.
  • Must be physically able to perform the work required of the trade.
  • Must complete a favorable interview with an assigned Interviewer.
  • Must attend and successfully complete the Apprentice Orientation.

Each applicant who meets all minimum requirements will be evaluated for acceptance.

The Finishing Trades Institute of Southern New England is an Equal Opportunity Training Program.  We strongly encourage woman and minorities to apply.

 

ACCEPTED APPLICATION PROCESS 

Painters and Taping Apprentices who are accepted into the three year programs will be required to complete 6000 hours of on the job training together with 432 hours of related Classroom Instruction.

Glazing Apprentices who are accepted into the four year Glazing Program will be required to complete 8000 hours on the job training with 576 hours of related Classroom instruction. The classes are from September through May.

 

APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS 

Before an apprentice starts work they are required to join the union and pay applicable initiation fees. Apprentices are also required to pay state registration fees prior to being enrolled in the program. Apprentices will undergo a probationary period of 1000 hours.

 

APPRENTICESHIP PAYSCALE 

Apprentice wages will start at 50%  of the applicable journeypersons pay rate. Apprentices receive an increase in their pay per every 1000 hours of work performed. 

 

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