Painters District Council 53 FTI of WV and Region
The Finishing Trades Institute sponsors five apprenticeship programs – Commercial Painting, Industrial Painting, Drywall, Glaziers and HydroBlaster/Vacuum Technician. Applications are accepted daily from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM year round with the exception of holidays and weekends.
To obtain an application or for more information please contact Lorie Posey at 681-340-7629, or:
Charleston, WV area: Jerry Scarbro 304-539-2914
Parkersburg, WV/Marietta OH: Harold Keller 740-516-0090
Fairmont, WV: Jon Sloan 304-476-6633
Wheeling, WV: DJ Eddy 304-553-1504
Huntington WV/ Ashland, KY: Rodney Skaggs 304-932-2001
These are three year programs (except HydroBlaster is two and Industrial Painting is four) where apprentices will learn all aspects of the trade through both paid on-the-job experience and related classroom training.
All applicants must fully meet the following minimum qualifications to qualify:
- Age- All applicants shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. (With the exception of school to work students) Applicants are required to submit birth certificate for proof of age.
- Education- Shall possess sufficient educational knowledge to satisfactorily complete the on-the- job training and related technical instruction and be in possession of a high school diploma or GED. Applicants are required to submit high school diploma or GED.
- Physical- Shall be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of individual or others.
- Testing- All applicants apply for Glazier trade must take a Reading and MC/AP tests at Job Service locations.
- Driver’s License- All applicants shall provide valid proof of driver’s license.
All applications will be received without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.