April 1 is the beginning of the Annual STAR Year. Classes are held at the Apprenticeship School.
Program Requirements
- You must be a painter or drywall finisher Journeyperson.
- You must be a member in good standing for a full current program year including up to the banquet to be eligible for prize ticket(s).
- Working hours & STAR credit requirements to qualify for prize drawing;
- 800 + hours – Tier I prize drawing
- 1 ticket = 15 credits: 10 safety credits plus 5 credits of safety or skill
- 2 tickets = an additional 30 credits after the 15 credits to qualify: safety or skill or a combination of both
- Only one (1) prize per participant is allowed per STAR program year.
- Class registration can be done online at www.ftichi.edu or by calling (708) 449-5282.
- You must un-register no less than 24 hours before your scheduled class. One (1) no call/no show will restrict you from registering for any STAR classes in the following quarter. Two (2) no call/no shows will restrict you from registering for any STAR classes for the following two (2) quarters.
- Unregistered walk-ins to any class will not be allowed entry.
- First time STAR participants are required to provide their full Social Security Number and Member ID in order to receive STAR credit. When taking subsequent classes, only your last 4 digits and Member ID will be required.
- Participants may only win one (1) vehicle within their lifetime while participating in the STAR Program.
- You must register at least two (2) weeks prior to the class starting date.
- You must show a current quarter Union card or official receipt from the District Council in order to receive STAR credit.
- You must complete and pass the entire course to receive STAR credit.
- Some classes may require pre-requisites in order to be eligible (classes will be labeled with asterisk).
Location
1101 N. Taft Avenue
Berkeley, IL 60163
Contact Us
English: 708-449-5282
Spanish: 708-449-9022
View full details, calendar of classes and registration offered by the Painters JATC.
STAR PROGRAM CALENDAR