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WHY AND HOW: Recruiting and Retaining Women in Construction

PFEANE/GEANE is proud to offer a presentation from Susan Moir of Policy Group on Tradeswomen’s Issues (PGTI).  A nationally recognized leader in the best practices of gender diversity in the union building trades, Susan offers a business case for increased gender diversity in construction.

Join us for this impactful presentation on a timely and sometimes controversial subject!

Please register below!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1599080619970919171

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Painters & Allied Trades Apprenticeship

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 35’s Finishing Trades Institute accept Apprenticeship applications 10 months out of the year. Below are the eligibility requirements:

*IMPORTANT NOTE* – ONLY 25 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED PER MONTH. 

BEFORE BEING ACCEPTED AS APPRENTICES, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete the application form furnished by the Finishing Trades Institute of New England
  2. Be 18 years of age or older
  3. MUST PRODUCE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
  4. Be an American Citizen or be lawfully permitted to work in the United States of America
  5. Produce a copy of his/her high school diploma or GED or Job Corps Completion Certificate
  6. Be physically able to perform the work required of the trade
  7. Complete a favorable interview with an assigned DC #35 Interviewer
  8. Attend, and successfully complete, Apprentice Information Session
  9. Pass a drug screening

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

The Painters and Allied Trades Finishing Trades Institute of New Engalnd is an Equal Opportunity Training Program. We encourage woman and minorities to apply.

ACCEPTED APPLICATION PROCESS:

Apprentices who are accepted in the program will be required to complete 6000 hours of on the job training together with 450 hours of related Classroom Instruction. The classes are from September through April.

All Boston FTI-NE Apprentices will attend 4 Full Time, One week training sessions, spread out over a one year time period between the months of September and April.

APPRENTICE STANDARDS:

Once a member beings work they will be required to join the union soon after their first day of work.  The apprentice initiation fee is $100.00 and is non-refundable. They then are initiated into their local. Apprentices receive a 1000 hour probationary period.

APPRENTICE PAYSCALE:

Apprentices receive an increase in their pay every 750 hours of work performed. The apprentice is responsible for turning in their pay stubs each 750 hours in order to receive that increase.

REQUIRED TRAINING:

  • 10 Hour OSHA (Occupational Health & Safety)
  • Scaffolding
  • First Aid/CPR
  • PFT (Pulmonary Function Test)
  • ALTA (Ariel Lift Training)
  • Fall Protection (FP)

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE FTI-NE ONLINE APPLICATION:

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

 

 

In addition, Suffolk Construction and Wynn Casino are looking for active union members. They can submit an application for employment at the link below.

If you know of someone already in the union, please have them go to our website at www.surveymonkey.com/r/3WJRY66 to submit an application. We will notify unions and subcontractors of their availability.  Help spread the word!

National Apprenticeship Week

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National Apprenticeship Week is sponsored by the Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA).  It provides an opportunity to tell the story of registered apprenticeship across the country.   Currently, about 70% of all registered apprenticeships are in the building trades.  National Apprenticeship Week gives us a chance to celebrate our success and push to improve our programs in the future.

Click below for more information:

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Hiring Building Pathways & Operation Exit Pre-Apprentices

Over the last 12 months the BTEA, Board of Director Tom Steeves, T.J. McCartney along with input from labor, especially Jeff Sullivan, Painters & Allied Trades Business Manager, have been discussing avenues to work in and hire minority workers, engage in community activates, assist in the need for affordable housing and expand work opportunities. It has become evident that in working with Mayor Marty Walsh’s office to increase the union presence in the minority communities and support pre-apprentice programs, these two existing programs need the BTEA member’s support, “Building Pathways” and “Operation Exit”.

Building Pathways is a 6-week program designed to prepare qualified applicants for an apprenticeship in the building trades and a pathway to a rewarding career in construction. Operation Exit is a program out of the mayor’s office that trains at-risk men and women for careers in the building trades and also helps them rebuild their lives. There are numerous success stories from both programs and we are asking BTEA members to support these initiatives and hire some of these young talented applicants. Please contact your local apprenticeship and training funds for the opportunity to hire some of these candidates.