Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario

The future of the trades isn’t something any single organization can solve alone. Our Executive Director shared a thoughtful reflection on what it will really take to strengthen the trades by shifting the conversation from who should fix the challenges to how we work together across the entire ecosystem. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-single-organization-can-build-future-trades-alone-di-caro-dcmgc

Why No Single Organization Can Build the Future of the Trades Alone Executive Director, Antonella Di Caro, shares insights on what it takes to strengthen the trades.

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in the skilled trades? FTI Ontario is now accepting applications for our apprenticeship readiness program, Developing the Future Workforce. This hands-on training initiative prepares participants for apprenticeships and employment in one of the three offered trades:

✓ Glazing
✓ Commercial Painting & Decorating
✓ Industrial Painting

To learn more about the program and submit an application, visit here: https://ftiontario.com/developing-the-future-workforce/

Don't miss this opportunity to build your future in the skilled trades!

Developing the Future Workforce: Apprenticeship Readiness Program FTI Ontario is proud to launch Developing the Future Workforce, a program giving individuals the skills and experience needed to succeed in the finishing trades.

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.