Quick Facts

• Location: Springfield, New Jersey
• Address: 9 Fadem Rd, Springfield, NJ 07081
• Phone: (973) 258-1607
• School Type: Union apprenticeship and continuing trades education center
• Organization: Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region
• Training Areas: Painting and wallcovering, industrial painting, drywall finishing and glazing
• Training Style: Paid apprenticeship work and related technical instruction
• Program Length: Varies by trade
• Tuition: No tuition or fees for students registered in the institute’s accredited programs; other expenses may apply
• Website: Official Website

Overview

The Springfield campus provides finishing trades education associated with District Council 21. Apprentices combine employment with technical learning, while eligible members can pursue continuing education.

Programs Offered

Painting and Wallcovering

Training relates to preparing surfaces and applying protective or decorative finishes.

Industrial Painting

This pathway focuses on industrial coatings and associated work requirements.

Drywall Finishing

Students develop skills used in preparing drywall surfaces for finishing.

Glazing

Glazing involves glass installation and related trade skills. Springfield also offers glazing upgrade classes.

Training Options

Apprenticeship instruction accompanies on-the-job learning. Continuing education includes trade upgrades and safety courses.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

Registered students in accredited programs pay no tuition or program fees. Ask about tools, testing, union expenses and other costs.

Why Students Choose This School

• Paid apprenticeship pathways
• Several finishing trades
• Continuing skills education
• Technical and safety instruction

Career Opportunities

Participants prepare for painting, industrial coating, drywall finishing and glazing work.

Enrollment Tips

Admission to accredited programs requires accepting an apprenticeship position with a District Council 21 trade. Confirm recruitment availability and application requirements with Springfield staff.

School Summary

FTI’s Springfield campus combines apprenticeship employment with technical education in finishing trades.