Students that visited Painters’ District Council 30’s booth were given the opportunity to try the SimSpray virtual spray paint simulator, which provides a hands-on feel for work in the finishing trades. Photo courtesy of Painters District Council 30

PDC 30’s Apprenticeship & Training School participated in the 2014 Academy Expo and received the Best in Academy award. More than 2,000 high school students from the Rockford and Belvidere school districts attended the expo to learn from industry experts. Photo courtesy of Painters District Council 30