District Council 3 Painters and Allied Trades Training Fund

District Council 3 Painters and Allied Trades Training Fund International Union of Painters and Allied Trades registered Apprenticeship and Safety Training. Highly-Trained Workers Are Always In Demand.

The Painters and Allied Trades District Council 3 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Center is a partnership between District Council 3 and the contractors that employ members of the our Union. Our Apprenticeship Program is a high quality, work-based training for those who want to advance in a satisfying and rewarding career in the Finishing Trades. You will be a part of a high skilled training progr

am preparing you for a future in the skilled Building Trades. Highly-Skilled Workers Command Higher Pay And Better Benefits Than Unskilled Workers. Highly-Skilled Workers Are Safer On The Job And Have Fewer Job-Related Accidents Than Do Unskilled Workers. Trained Workers Also Help Our Contractors, Who Can Finish Projects Faster, Better, And More Safely With Our Skilled Trades Men And Women. When you are a part of a union, what you do for a living is more than just a job - it's a career! As a union member you receive training, benefits and a pension. There's also an opportunity to earn a college degree in one of our programs as well. The best part is that you have a job, while we train you
so you
Earn While You Learn!

Your local LU2012 Officers.
06/10/2026

Your local LU2012 Officers.

LU2012 Officers swearing in to their positions at there Local Meeting! One Union, One Family, One Fight!!

Opportunity should be available to everyone.We believe that anyone willing to learn, work hard, and represent their craf...
06/10/2026

Opportunity should be available to everyone.

We believe that anyone willing to learn, work hard, and represent their craft with pride deserves a fair and equal opportunity to build a career in the trades.

Our strength comes from the skill, dedication, and character of our members—not from their background, identity, or who they are. Whether you're already in the trades or looking for a path into them, we are committed to creating opportunities for individuals who are ready to contribute, grow, and help build our industries.

Strong crafts. Strong workers. Strong unions.

Happy Pride Month! This month is about celebrating and recommitting our efforts to fight for LGBTQ+ workers’ rights.

Our union’s LGBTQ+ CORE Committee is leading the way every day for a safer and more inclusive workplace for all our members!

Practice Practice PracticeIt takes four dedicated years of training and experience to earn the title of Journeyperson. I...
06/05/2026

Practice Practice Practice

It takes four dedicated years of training and experience to earn the title of Journeyperson. It can take decades to earn the respect and recognition of being called a craftsman.

That title doesn't come with time alone, no, it comes from consistent pride in your work, a commitment to excellence, and years of refining your skills.

A true craftsman makes a difficult job look effortless.

When quality, professionalism, and mastery matter, you'll find craftsmen and craftswomen in the Union.

Springfield MO. Local 2015 swear in of officers.🫡
06/02/2026

Springfield MO. Local 2015 swear in of officers.🫡

On Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. Their courage,...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten. Thank you to all who have worn the uniform and defended our freedoms. 🇺🇸

On Memorial Day, we honor all veterans who have served our country. Thank you for your sacrifices; they will never be forgotten.

🏆Journeyman Industrial Painter Dominique Davis was recognized by the IUPAT/Black CORE for his dedication and activism in...
05/25/2026

🏆Journeyman Industrial Painter Dominique Davis was recognized by the IUPAT/Black CORE for his dedication and activism in helping build stronger Unions throughout the Greater Kansas City area. His commitment is helping better the lives of past, present and future members.💪
Brother Davis was presented the award at the 2026 Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) convention where he was accompanied by 6 of his Union brothers and sisters (sponsored by DC3).🙌
Thank you for you commitment to a cause greater than yourself.

05/19/2026

Congrats on your 25 years sister Adams!🫡 Members like you make us better!💪

Apprentices engaging with pre-apprentices. 💪💪💪We are proud to partner with Total Man Aspire’s pre-apprenticeship program...
05/14/2026

Apprentices engaging with pre-apprentices. 💪💪💪
We are proud to partner with Total Man Aspire’s pre-apprenticeship program to connect motivated individuals with life-changing career opportunities. Building futures, creating pathways, and strengthening our workforce one apprentice at a time. Even if you don’t choose one of our trades, still choose Union. It’s just better in a Union.

Some pictures are so good, they don’t need words.👌
05/07/2026

Some pictures are so good, they don’t need words.👌

Over 150 people came to the Union Stars trade expo event to learn about the trades.💪Unionstarskc.com
05/04/2026

Over 150 people came to the Union Stars trade expo event to learn about the trades.💪

Unionstarskc.com

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105 West 12 Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64116

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+18165954142

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