About the St. Paul’s Painters Pre-Apprenticeship Program

The St. Paul Painters Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a partnership between St. Paul Community Development Ministries and the Chicago Painters Union District Council 14 of Chicago. This alliance has produced apprentices who are better prepared for and highly motivated to succeed in a career in the Union Painting Industry.

Three leading FCAC Painting Contractors — Ascher Brothers, All-Tech Decorating, Inc. and ERA Valdivia — have hired five recent Pre-Apprenticeship Program graduates.

“This partnership shows the commitment from local employers and leading painting contractors to hire St. Paul Painters Pre-Apprenticeship Program graduates. Our program builds skilled local finishing trade talent which strengthens the ties between labor and the community while providing a pathway for community members to build their career and flourish in their communities.” — Miles Beatty, FCAC Executive Director

“This program is changing lives and creating real, sustainable career paths. We’re grateful to our Union Partners for recognizing the value of these individuals and investing in their futures through the program as it uplifts young men and women and gives them purpose and pride while creating financial stability and a career path.”
— Pastor Kevin Anthony Ford, President, St. Paul Community Development Ministries

Community, Labor, Contractors Coming Together for the Future
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