We are the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 78 and the Florida Finishing Trades Institute. We represent men and women in the State of Florida who work in what are called the Finishing Trades - commercial and industrial painting, drywall finishing, floor covering, glazing, convention display and signs, Public Sector workers and other trades.
When you are a part of a union, what you do for a living is more than just a job - it's a career! As a union member you receive training, benefits and a pension. There's also an opportunity to earn a college degree in one of our programs as well. The best part is that you have a job while we train you so you earn while you learn!
Although a typical apprenticeship lasts two to four years, if you have experience in the craft you apply for it could be shorter.
We accept applications year round, and in efforts to be fair to all who apply we do not accept walk in applications. You MUST start the application process on-line by clicking on the link below. Once you register, by clicking on the link below you will recieve all the necessary information to successfully complete the application process such as, instructions on how to apply, what documentation you will be required to have, what the application requirements are and how to begin the process.
When you're ready Click Here to begin.