Student Resources

Your Success Starts Here

Explore. Learn. Build your future in the trades with hands-on training, union support, and a community that has your back.

Apprenticeship Programs

Painter - Decorator Program | Drywall Finisher (Taper) Program | Glazier Program | Painter - Industrial Coating & Lining Application Specialist (CAS) Program

Core Curriculum

Learn the essential skills and knowledge shared across all finishing trades.

Student Handbook

Review the official handbook outlining all apprenticeship and training programs, program requirements, and student responsibilities.

The People Behind Us

Get to know the instructors and staff committed to guiding apprentices and keeping our programs running smoothly.

Inside the Facility

Step inside our state-of-the-art training center, complete with modern classrooms, mock jobsite training areas, virtual reality, and trade tools that bring real-world experience to every lesson.

Level Up with STARs Training

Sharpen your skills, stay safe, and move forward in your career with the District Council’s STARs training program.

Apprenticeship Programs

Painter - Decorator Program | Drywall Finisher (Taper) Program | Glazier Program | Painter - Industrial Coating & Lining Application Specialist (CAS) Program

Core Curriculum

Learn the essential skills and knowledge shared across all finishing trades.

Student Handbook

Review the official handbook outlining all apprenticeship and training programs, program requirements, and student responsibilities.

The People Behind Us

Get to know the instructors and staff committed to guiding apprentices and keeping our programs running smoothly.

Inside the Facility

Step inside our state-of-the-art training center, complete with modern classrooms, workshops, and tools that bring real-world experience to every lesson.

Level Up with STARs Training

Sharpen your skills, stay safe, and move forward in your career with the District Council’s STARs training program.

Industry Resources

We work closely with trusted union and industry organizations that support training excellence, workforce development, and career opportunities in the finishing trades.

More Resources

iFTI Learning Management System (LMS)

https://iftilms.org/

IUPAT-BENCO Personal Finance Education Platform

https://www.iupat-benco.com/

The Center for Construction Research & Training (CPWR)

https://www.cpwr.com/

OSHA Construction Standards 29 CFR 1926

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926

Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)

https://www.ampp.org/home

Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) Certification

https://www.glazingcertification.com/