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Careers in trade industries are in high demand

Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest is an educational institute dedicated to developing professional tradespeople, advancing their skills and certifying their qualifications.

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Career Opportunities

Complete educational programs designed to fit your schedule and needs

Drywall Finishing

Drywall finishers (or tapers) prepare unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections.
Glazier + Glassworker

Glassworkers fabricate aluminum doors and windows, insulated glass units, show doors, mirrors and glass tabletops.
Painting + Wall Covering

Painters and wall covering professionals work in commercial and industrial environments, from small to large scale projects.
Sign, Display + Screen Process

Sign and display craft persons design, construct, paint and erect signage and trade show exhibits using a wide range of materials.
Tradeshow + Convention

Tradeshow workers assemble and build exhibits in shops, as well as install and dismantle them at show locations.

Finishing Trade worker average annual income: $70,000

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In the heart of the upper Midwest

State-of-the-art training Facility

FTI’s investment into our state-of-the-art training facility provides tremendous opportunity for our tradespeople, whether they are just starting out as an apprentice or a seasoned worker seeking professional development – ensuring that FTI students are ready to take on any job.

FTI Testimonials

“These are some of the best trained skilled crafts people in the industry, not only have they worked in the crafts and out in the field on job sites but they engage with the union family and union membership.”

- Terry Nelson, District Council 82

“FTI instructors provide us with skilled quality workers and not only do those instructors have the book smarts needed to teach proper technique but they also have direct experience in the field.”

- Clark Anderson, CFO - Swanson Youngdale

“The instructors are great, they get down to a personal level. They take their knowledge and implement it into the classroom and hands-on training.”

- Kyle Paulson, Glazier Apprentice

Find your program

Career Opportunities

Complete educational programs designed to fit your schedule and needs

Drywall Finishing

Glazier + Glassworker

Painting + Wall Covering

Sign, Display + Screen Process

Tradeshow + Convention

Finishing Trade worker average annual income: $70,000

Get Started Today

Request information From FTI

In the heart of the upper Midwest

State-of-the-art training Facility

FTI Testimonials

Associations

A Rewarding, Hands-On Career Awaits

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