The Southern California Plastering Institute
Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
1610 W. Holt Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 865-1773
2026 INTERNATIONAL
APPRENTICESHIP COMPETITION
Hosted by OPCMIA in Las Vegas, Nevada - January 19-23, 2026
Plasterers Local 200 & SCPI were represented by our outstanding apprentice, George Paz-Mitchell. George committed to additional training to represent us in this competition. We are proud to announce that he finished 2nd overall. He competed against 8 plastering apprentices and took home a top prize. We are proud of George and his dedication to the plastering trade. Thank you for all your hard work!
ROCK CARVING
February 2-6, 2026
Apprentice of the Week
April 20 - 24, 2026
Plasterer Apprentice
of the Quarter
4th Quarter - 2025
DESTINEI TILLMAN
The SCPI Apprenticeship Program would like to recognize Destinei Tillman (A3) as Apprentice of the Week. Instructor Tony Ruiz selected Destinei for her willingness to participate and work ethic during her Acoustical Plaster training. She demonstrated excellent skills, productivity, and outstanding quality of work. Destinei is currently one of two women in our apprenticeship program and is helping pave the way for women in construction. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to your apprenticeship training, Destinei!
JAVIER ACOSTA JR.
The SCPI Apprenticeship Program would like to recognize Javier Acosta Jr. for being Apprentice of the 4th Quarter (2025). Instructor Tony Ruiz nominated him to MARSHALLTOWN's Student Award Program, which recognizes apprentices who have excelled in their "trowel trade" program. Javier was presented with a letter of commendation, certificate of merit, and trowel provided by MARSHALLTOWN at graduation. Great job, Javier!
