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
May 11 - 15, 2026
Apprentice of the Week
June 1-5, 2026
Plasterer Apprentice
of the Quarter
1st Quarter - 2026
ALEJANDRO DIAZ
The SCPI Apprenticeship Program would like to recognize Alejandro Diaz (A4) as Apprentice of the Week. Instructor Tony Ruiz selected Alejandro for his willingness to participate and his work ethic during his Acoustics training. He demonstrated excellent skills, productivity, and outstanding quality of work. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to your apprenticeship training, Alejandro!
MARIO
CERVANTES-MONTANEZ
The SCPI Apprenticeship Program would like to recognize Mario Cervantes-Montanez for being Apprentice of the 1st Quarter (2026). Instructor Tony Ruiz nominated him to MARSHALLTOWN's Student Award Program, which recognizes apprentices who have excelled in their "trowel trade" program. Mario was presented with a letter of commendation, certificate of merit, and trowel provided by MARSHALLTOWN. Great job, Mario!
