Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario

Our instructors, Dan (Industrial Paint) and Jack (Glazier), recently attended the Aamjiwnaang First Nation Trade Show in Sarnia.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with our team! We enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of this event.

In a skills-short market, does trade certification still matter?

In this latest article, our Executive Director, Antonella Di Caro, explores why it does. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-trade-certification-still-matters-skills-short-market-di-caro-iwi4c/

Why Trade Certification Still Matters in a Skills-Short Market In a skills-short market, trade certification remains a key advantage. Learn how certifications improve job prospects and signals trust.

Training isn’t an add-on. It’s infrastructure.

Our Executive Director, Antonella Di Caro, shares her thoughts on why training deserves the same level of investment, care, and trust as the infrastructure we rely on every day.

Read the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/skilled-trades-training-infrastructure-why-deserves-same-di-caro-grnke

Skilled Trades Training Is Infrastructure, and Why It Deserves the Same Long-Term Thinking Executive Director, Antonella Di Caro, shares insights on why training deserves the same level of investment, care, and trust as the infrastructure we rely on.

Interested in working with glass and building skills that are always in demand? A glazier apprenticeship offers hands-on training, real-world experience, and a clear path into the skilled trades. This guide breaks down all you need to know to start a career as a glazier.

All You Need to Know About Becoming a Glazier Apprentice Become a glazier apprentice in Ontario. FTI Ontario offers hands-on training, safety certifications, and paid placements. Start your career today.

The new year offers a chance to pause and reflect on what truly strengthens the trades.

Our Executive Director, Antonella Di Caro, shares some thoughtful insights on the role of community, highlighting mentorship, gratitude, and the people who power progress across our industry in this article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-start-new-year-reminds-me-community-trades-antonella-di-caro-trdde

What the Start of a New Year Reminds Me About Community in the Trades Executive Director, Antonella Di Caro, shares insights on the role of community, highlighting mentorship and the people who power progress across our industry.

Whether you’re interested in industrial projects or house painting, FTI Ontario’s painter training programs offer hands-on learning and real job opportunities. Explore what it takes to become a certified painter in Ontario: https://ftiontario.com/start-your-career-with-a-painter-apprenticeship/

Start Your Career with a Painter Apprenticeship FTI Ontario offers two types of painter apprenticeships. Learn how to get into our painter apprenticeship programs and contact us for more information.

Thinking about a career in the skilled trades but worried about the cost of training? The Canada Apprentice Loan offers interest-free financial support while you're enrolled in technical training for a Red Seal trade. We share everything you need to know in one place: https://ftiontario.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-canada-apprentice-loan/

All You Need to Know About the Canada Apprentice Loan Get up to $4,000 interest-free loan per training period with the Canada Apprentice Loan. Learn if you’re eligible and how to apply.

After an incredible Glazier Expo, our Executive Director, Antonella Di Caro, shares some insights on how innovation and collaboration are transforming the trades.

Check it out here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/innovation-education-certification-reflecting-fti-ontarios-di-caro-rv69e/

Innovation, Education, Certification: Reflecting on FTI Ontario’s 1st Annual Glazier Expo Reflections from Executive Director, Antonella Di Caro, on how innovation and collaboration are transforming the glazing trade, after a successful Glazier Expo.

Missed the Glazier Expo or want to revisit the best moments?

We’ve put together a recap blog covering the highlights from FTI Ontario’s first-ever Glazier Expo, held in partnership with International Union of Painters & Allied Trades and Architectural Glass & Metal Contractors Association. It includes:
✔ Innovation in glazing technology and training
✔ Reflections on what this event means for the future of the trade

Read the full recap here: https://ftiontario.com/fti-ontarios-first-glazier-expo-sets-a-new-standard-for-innovation-education-certification/

Thank you to everyone who made the Expo a success!

FTI Ontario’s First Glazier Expo Sets a New Standard for Innovation, Education & Certification - FTI Ontario The glazing industry in Ontario reached an important milestone this fall as the Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario (FTI Ontario), together with IUPAT District Council 46 and the Architectural Glass and Metal Contractors Association (AGMCA), successfully hosted the 1st Annual Glazier Expo. Held on...