The JATC-DFTC Apprentice Training Programs produced 59 graduates for the Class of 2008, which
celebrated completion of all requirements for Journeyman status at an October 17th Graduation
Ceremony held at the Rosewood Restaurant in Rosemont. This year, for the first time, the Painters
and Drywall Finishers were joined by the Glazier Graduates, whose graduating class numbered 28.
The evening's dynamic Keynote Speaker was FCAC President, Norb Soltysiak.
Dan Penski, Finishing Trade Institute Director (2nd from left), recognized the three top graduates
with a new FTI “Outstanding Graduating Apprentice Award” and presented each with a
handsome plaque and a commemorative gold watch. Proudly displaying their watches are, left to right,
Richard H. Braze, Glazier Apprentice of the Year, Darius Waliszewski, Painter Apprentice of the Year,
and Alfredo Lopez, Drywall Finisher Apprentice of the Year.
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