ABOUT FTI
MISSION
The Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region (FTI-MAR) is dedicated to creating a highly skilled, educated, and safe workforce built on quality, pride, and progressive training. We are “Where Apprenticeships Meet Academics and Training Builds Careers” by linking apprenticeships and skilled training with academic standards and sustainable careers.
We are committed to educating and training apprentices and journeypersons to ensure the success of our various trades and our contractor associations.
VISION
We are guided by:
- Progression
- Innovation
- Advancement
GOALS
- Foster high-skilled training and enhanced education
- Promote safety and value
- Ensure growth and stewardship
PURPOSE OF FTI-MAR
The FTI Apprenticeship Programs prepare Coatings Applicator Specialist (CAS), Commercial Paint, Drywall Finishing, Glazing and Multi-Craft Decorator apprentices to meet the present and future demands of the industry.
With state-of-the-art classrooms and lab space, the FTI is proud to provide provides a unique learning environment for our students. The FTI uses a competency-based training model as recommended by the U.S. Department of Labor. We use a time-proven model of related classroom theory training and hands-on activities to achieve the academic excellence for which we have been recognized.
Because of FTI’s learning model focused on Organizational Development, Leadership, and Team Building principles, students become responsible and effective communicators. Their abilities to learn quickly and lead effectively have increased job site productivity and morale.
Beyond its nationally recognized program, the FTI also provides continuing education courses to our journeypersons in order to remain a progressive, innovating and advancing workforce.
FTI-MAR Harassment Policy Statement
It is the policy of the FTI-MAR to promote and maintain a school and work environment in which all students and employees are treated with respect and decency, and to maintain an atmosphere free of harassment, discrimination, intimidation or coercion, and to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting such conduct.
No form of discriminatory, harassing or disrespectful conduct by or toward any employee or student of the FTI-MAR will be tolerated. The supervisory and management personnel of the FTI-MAR are responsible for implementing this policy and their success in their jobs depends, in part, on its successful implementation.
Accreditation
The Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). In 2009, the FTI became the first stand-alone building trades apprenticeship program to receive full accreditation.
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road
Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone: 770-396-3898
FAX: 770-396-3790
www.Council.org
Associate's Degree
In 2016, the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools approved the Glaziers Apprenticeship Program to degree conferring status. FTI became the first stand-alone building trades apprenticeship program in the country to confer an Associate’s in Specialized Technology (AST) Degree.
The FTI has articulation agreements with Penn State, Rutgers University, Rowan University, and Jefferson University, empowering apprentices to complete their Associate’s Degree from top universities in the area.
For more information on our agreement with Penn State, click here.
Licensed by Pennsylvania State Board of
Private Licensed Schools
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126
717-783-8228
Apprenticeship Certification Programs
Apprenticeship certification programs are approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
170 S. Independence Mall West, Suite 825 East
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-861-4830