Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region

Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region is a joint labor-management apprenticeship training organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, affiliated with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT). The institute provides apprenticeship and journeyworker training in the finishing trades for union members across the Mid-Atlantic region. Specific enrollment, completion, and retention data are not available in current IPEDS reporting for this institution.

Programs offered through the Finishing Trades Institute focus on skilled trades disciplines including painting, drywall finishing, glazing, floor covering installation, and sign and display work. Training is delivered through a combination of on-the-job hours and related technical instruction, leading to journeyworker certification in the respective trades.

Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city and a major construction market in the northeastern United States. The Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region supports the union construction workforce across the region by ensuring apprentices receive standardized, high-quality trade education. Individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities should contact the institute or a local IUPAT affiliate for information on application requirements and program entry.