STAR Training Schedule

STAR Training Schedule

April 1 is the beginning of the Annual STAR Year. Classes are held at the Apprenticeship School.

Program Requirements

  1. You must be a painter or drywall finisher Journeyperson.
  2. 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).
  3. 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
  4. Only one (1) prize per participant is allowed per STAR program year.
  5. Class registration can be done online at www.ftichi.edu or by calling (708) 449-5282.
  6. 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.
  7. Unregistered walk-ins to any class will not be allowed entry.
  8. 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.
  9. Participants may only win one (1) vehicle within their lifetime while participating in the STAR Program.
  10. You must register at least two (2) weeks prior to the class starting date.
  11. You must show a current quarter Union card or official receipt from the District Council in order to receive STAR credit.
  12. You must complete and pass the entire course to receive STAR credit.
  13. 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