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Union leaders and instructors urge board to bring building and construction academy to Santa Paula
Summary
Speakers including Mike Gutierrez of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, a painting contractor and apprenticeship instructors urged the board to support a building and construction academy in Santa Paula, arguing it provides career pathways, certifications and apprenticeship opportunities for local students.
Several union leaders and apprenticeship instructors used public comment time to press the board to support bringing a building and construction academy to Santa Paula.
"My name is Mike Gutierrez, and I'm the general vice president for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. I was born and raised in Santa Paula... So for me, it was really important to…
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