Quick Facts

• Location: Long Island City, Queens, New York
• Address: 45-15 36th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
• Phone: (718) 937-7440
• School Type: Union apprenticeship and skilled trades training center
• Programs Offered: Painting, drywall finishing, glazing, metal polishing and structural steel and bridge painting
• Training Style: Paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction
• Program Length: Three or four years, depending on the trade
• Class Options: Day or evening instruction, depending on the program
• Website: Official Website

Overview

The Finishing Trades Institute of New York provides apprenticeship education associated with District Council 9. Apprentices develop trade skills through employment and related classroom instruction.

Programs Offered

Four-Year Apprenticeships

• Painting
• Glazing

Three-Year Apprenticeships

• Drywall taping and finishing
• Metal polishing
• Structural steel and bridge painting

Safety Training

The institute also lists scaffold and rigging courses at its Long Island City facility.

Training Options

Apprenticeship schedules differ by trade. Some programs provide daytime instruction, while others use evening classes.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

Apprentices hold paid positions while training. Ask the institute about current wages, benefits, dues, tools and any required expenses.

Why Students Choose This School

• Paid apprenticeship pathways
• Multiple finishing trades
• Classroom and workplace learning
• Trade-specific safety instruction

Career Opportunities

Participants train for work in painting, glazing, drywall finishing, metal restoration and structural coating.

Enrollment Tips

Recruitment occurs during limited application periods. Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, provide identification and be able to reach jobsites and perform the trade’s work.

School Summary

FTINY combines employment and technical instruction for students entering union finishing trades.