November 21, 2019

NCPFC Newsletter - November 2019

Stepping Up Awards Nominations Now Open!

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Stepping Up Awards being held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020! The deadline to nominate an employee is Friday, December 6.

Click Here to Nominate an Employee

City of San Jose Requests Bids - Airport and Police Hangar Relocations

The City of San José intends to solicit proposals for the Mineta San José International Airport Facilities Division Relocation and the Police Department Air Support Unit Hangar Relocation. A non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting will be held on November 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Mineta San José International Airport.

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NCPFC/NCAT Scores Legislative Wins in 2019

The last actions of the 2019 California legislative session took place on October 13 and NCAT/NCPFC once again had a very successful legislative session.

Click Here to Read All of 2019's Legislative Activity

Make Sure Apprentices Record Their Hours

As required by DIR regulations, Apprentices must submit proof of their “on the job” hours and work experience. As part of their orientation, the Apprentices were given information about a website to be used to submit their hours, which can be accessed from any internet-capable device. Be sure to remind your Apprentices that they need to be reporting these hours onto the website in order for the hours to count. A copy of the Apprenticeship Rules and Regulations can be found here.

Young Professionals Network - Focusing on the Future

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) connects emerging leaders and future owners in the painting industry to network and learn from each other at fun-focused events like the recent day of sporting clay shooting in Sonoma.

Jessica Burkard, current co-chair of the YPN, shares her thoughts on the future and what she will be focused on as she eventually leads her own company.

Young Professionals

Read Jessica's Story

The Latest in Work Preservation

Work Preservation Fund's purpose is to preserve high standards of workmanship and fair competition through contract compliance within the finishing trades. Click here to read the latest actions taken by WPF against non-complying companies.

NCAT Open House - Thank You!

We want to thank everyone who joined us for the NCAT Open House on November 7! We were proud to show off our recently-renovated office and showcase the great work of our contractors, their workforce and the DC16 apprentices.

Click Here to See Pictures from the Event

NCAT Open house