FTIUM

09/08/2026

SCHOLARSHIP ALERT FOR APPRENTICES: Building Trades Credit Union has multiple scholarship opportunities available. Submit your application by September 15! https://buildingtradescu.com/btcu-scholarship-opportunities/

Keeping union members financially sound

09/07/2026

Today we honor how far we've come and look toward the future of the labor movement. We are so proud every day to train the next generation of legacy-builders in the finishing trades. Happy Labor Day!

09/03/2026

On Tuesday, we hosted the St. Paul Public School teachers at our school. We are so grateful for the outstanding partnership between our schools, and we're honored to help these students prepare for great careers in the finishing trades.

09/02/2026

Congratulations to FTIUM's class of 2026! Check out this video featuring interviews from a few of this year's graduating class. We look forward to watching you thrive in your finishing trades careers for years to come.

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicidality. At IUPAT DC 82, we're setting the standard to help our members access effective, meaningful support.

As a DC 82 member, you have a health plan that includes mental health and substance use counseling. No one should ever struggle alone. Visit StartWithTeam.com to get connected with resources.

08/27/2026

Today is the first day of The Great Minnesota Get-Together! The state fair, running from August 27th through September 7th, is a great opportunity to enjoy some fair food, live entertainment, and see what your Minnesotan community has been working on this year. You can even catch up with some of our team at the AFL-CIO labor pavilion 8 AM - 12 PM on Wednesday, September 2nd. We hope to see you out there! 🎡

08/24/2026

Sometimes the missing piece isn't obvious at first. Whether it's food, housing, transportation, mental health support, or childcare — care coordination is here to help connect you to what you need. You don't have to figure it out alone. 💙

08/19/2026

We are proud to share that 5 more of our FTIUM high school program grads are getting hired into the trades! Our high school program provides a special chance for students to complete their schoolwork while gaining practical experience and learning about the various crafts and careers of the finishing trades, and we could not be prouder of our students.

08/17/2026

Welcome back, FTIUM students!

Fall semester starts today. New skills, new crafts, new class of people building a career the right way. Let's get to work.

08/14/2026

The CARE Team is back on site.

Free. Private. No paperwork, no cost, no judgment. Sit down with an on-site wellness counselor and talk through whatever you're carrying.

Book ahead: 1-800-634-7710
Or walk in. First come, first served.
More info: ftium.edu/care-team

Taking care of your head is part of the job.