Continued Education
Advance your career with the NCIFTI. As a union journeyperson, lifelong learning is essential for maintaining competency, adapting to industry changes, and becoming a leader - on and off the jobsite.
Why Continue Your Education?
Becoming a skilled tradesworker is a lifelong commitment. The NCIFTI's continued education courses enable you to invest in your future by learning new techniques and technologies throughout your career. And as always, the courses are available at no cost to you.
Career Advancement
Access courses for roles like foreperson training and supervisor training - or to obtain new niche skills like wallcovering and faux finishing.
Maintain Proficiency
New tools and technologies are released all the time in this industry. Our continued education training covers new innovations so you can quickly adapt and remain proficient in your craft.
Uphold Quality
Training is the cornerstone of quality craftsmanship and professionalism, and there is always more to learn.
Guaranteed Support
As part of the union family, you have access to our entire schedule of classes and the network of support that comes with it. (Did we mention all of this is included for free?)
Maintain Proficiency
Training covers new technologies/techniques to keep your skills current and adaptable.
Uphold Quality
We believe training is the cornerstone of quality craftsmanship and professionalism.
Guaranteed Support
As part of the Union Family, a schedule of classes and certificate programs is provided through the NCIFTI.
Curriculum & Certification Focus
Our advanced curriculum gives you the certifications and training you need to maintain a safe, productive work environment. Core Health & Safety Modules are essential for all Journeypersons to stay compliant and up-to-date—many are also used by Apprentices to earn credit toward Core Module 3.
Safety Training Awards Recognition
When you participate in continued education at the NCIFTI, you are automatically earning credits toward our annual STARs program!
STARs, or Safety Training Awards Recognition, is an incentive program that rewards members who take advantage of our continuing education classes in health and safety. Qualifying STARs finalists are honored during an annual member appreciation picnic, which includes lunch, carnival games and activities, live entertainment, raffle drawings, and a wellness fair.
Members who meet the requirements outlined in the official program rules will be eligible to select a prize from the STARs Prize Catalog, worth $400. Those who meet the additional Secondary Grand Prize requirements will be eligible for a chance to win $10,000. Furthermore, journey workers who meet the Grand Prize requirements will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win their choice of vehicle from Gerald Ford in North Aurora.
To become eligible for awards, earn at least two STARs course credits and work at least 500 continuous hours during each calendar year, beginning January 1st and ending December 31st.
Continuing Education
Safety Training Awards Recognition
STARs, or Safety Training Awards Recognition, is an incentive program that rewards members who take advantage of our continuing education classes in health and safety. Qualifying STARs finalists are honored during an annual member appreciation picnic, which includes lunch, carnival games and activities, live entertainment, raffle drawings, and a wellness fair.
Members who meet the requirements outlined in the official program rules will automatically receive a customizable STARs Prize Package. Those who meet the additional Secondary Grand Prize requirements will be eligible for a chance to win their choice between a variety of prize package options, including new household appliances, a home theater system, a new fishing boat, a new ATV, a Disney vacation, or a Hawaiian island vacation. Furthermore, journey workers who meet the Grand Prize requirements will be entered into a drawing for their choice of vehicle from Gerald Ford in North Aurora.
To become eligible for awards, earn at least two STARs course credits and work at least 500 continuous hours during each calendar year, beginning January 1st and ending December 31st.
