Minnesota Finishing Trades (MFT) serves current and potential workers in the finishing trades industry throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Wisconsin. MFT provides training and career opportunities in four primary industries.
- Painting and Wallcovering
- Drywall Finishing
- Glazing and Glassworking
- Sign, Display, Screen Process, and Tradeshow Working
Nationally recognized as a leader in finishing trades education, MFT offers you the opportunity to enhance your skill sets, initiate and complete your apprenticeship, or achieve a journey worker continuing education and certification through a complete educational program designed to fit your schedule and needs. MFT programs allow you to "Earn While You Learn", and build yourself a strong future in the finishing trades industry. Instruction is available in the following distinct areas.
- OSHA Safety Training - OSHA-10 and OSHA-30
- American Red Cross 1st Aid/CPR/AED Certification and Refresher Training
- Skills Training
- Continuing Education
- On-the-job Training
- Product Training
- General Career Training
- AWS Welding Refresher and Certification Training
MFT is committed to helping you become a highly trained worker who will be able to command higher pay and better benefits, and be increasingly in demand in the finishing trades industry. MFT strives to create the most skilled, safety- conscious workers in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace.
Learn more about staff, services, apprenticeship training, and journey worker training opportunities, and how you can make a wise investment in a finishing trades career. Get started today by applying for your finishing trades training or Continuing Education training.
MFT has built a strong partnership with the following organizations, providing quality training to their members.
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District Council 82 |
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Minnesota Drywall and Plasterers Association |
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Minnesota Painting and Wallcovering Employees Association |
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Twin Cities Glass Association |
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