Drywall Finishing

Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago
Berkeley, IL

Curriculum

The Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago Drywall Finishers program is a two (2) year program sponsored by Painter District Council #14 and Midwest Wall and Ceiling Contractors. Apprentices learn the trade while working on the job for a union contractor four days a week. They attend 480 hours of classroom instruction for each year of training, and one day a week for 8 hours per day for a total of 60 weeks. Upon Completion of the term of two (2) years or four thousand (4000) hours whichever occurs later, the Taper Apprentice will then graduate into the rank of Journeyman.

Wage Scale

Apprentice wages increase from 40% of the Journeyman Scale and work up to 100%. Completing all training requirements satisfactory for graduation, the successful Apprentice becomes a journeyman and is paid full wages. All benefits that are currently paid for Journeypersons shall be paid for Apprentices beginning with the first day of employment while serving their 60 day probation period.

Qualifications

Minimum Age of Eighteen (18) Years Old

High School Diploma or GED

Birth Certificate

Social Security Card

Drivers License or State ID

Applying

Application appointments are on Tuesday's and Thursday's between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm and are by appointment only. To make an appointment please click "Application" below.


Posted 2026-01-28

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