DC9 Painters & Allied Trades to Hold Glazier Recruitment Drive in February

The 10-day drive will take place at the union's training center in Long Island City.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:47pm

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District Council 9 (DC9) is conducting a formal Glazier apprentice recruitment drive from January 30 to February 12 at its training center in Long Island City. The drive will cover the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New York City regions, and officials said it offers New Yorkers a pathway to a stable career with family-sustaining wages and benefits.

Why it matters

The recruitment drive is part of DC9's efforts to create real opportunities for community members through its union apprenticeship programs, which provide comprehensive training, valuable technical skills, and good union wages for those looking to master a specialized craft and secure a long-term career.

The details

The Glazier apprenticeship recruitment will take place over a 10-day period or until 500 applications are distributed, whichever comes first. Applications will be distributed in person on a first-come, first-served basis at the DC9 Finishing Trades Institute of New York training facility. Applicants must meet certain requirements, including being 18 years of age, holding a high school diploma or equivalent, passing a drug test, being able to hear and understand instructions in English, and being physically able to perform the work of their intended trade.

  • The recruitment drive will take place from January 30 to February 12, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

District Council 9 (DC9)

A union representing painters, drywall finishers, and allied trades workers in the New York City metropolitan area.

Joseph Azzopardi

The business manager and secretary treasurer of District Council 9.

Finishing Trades Institute of New York

The training center where the Glazier apprenticeship recruitment drive will take place.

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What they’re saying

“District Council 9 is committed to creating real opportunities for our community members through our union apprenticeship programs. This Glazier recruitment opens the door to comprehensive training, valuable technical skills, and good union wages. It gives hardworking New Yorkers the chance to master a specialized craft, secure a long-term career, and join the skilled union workforce that builds our city.”

— Joseph Azzopardi, Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer (norwoodnews.org)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This recruitment drive highlights DC9's efforts to provide New Yorkers with pathways to stable, well-paying careers in the skilled trades, offering comprehensive training, technical skills, and union wages to help build a more equitable and skilled workforce in the city.