Thank you to OhioMeansJobs Washington County for inviting us to the Mid-Ohio Valley Career Connect Job Fair. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with students and job seekers sharing the many career paths available within our trades.

Only a couple weeks away from the 2026 Coating and Corrosion Expo on April 16, 2026. If you work in coatings, corrosion, hydro, or surface prep, this is a great chance to see live demos, check out new equipment, and connect with others in the industry. We’re also adding a Water Blast Show this year. […]

The IUPAT District Council 53 Annual Membership Meeting will be held on: Date: April 23, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: This meeting will be held via Zoom at the following locations: 1591 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25311 4004 East 7th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26104 311 Cleveland Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 2001 Pine Street, Kenova, […]

Thank you to Kanawha County Schools and Ravenswood High School for inviting us to your Career Days. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with students and share the many career paths available within our trades. A special thank you to IUPAT DC 53 members Mekhian Tackett and Sophie Hillen for joining us and sharing their […]

IUPAT District Council 53 is proud to support West Virginia State Senator Bill Hamilton (Upshur). Recently, our Director of Governmental Affairs, David Bland, met with him to discuss issues impacting working people and our communities. We appreciate Bill’s support and look forward to continuing to work together.

Thank you to Wheeling Park High School for inviting us to Career Day. We appreciated the chance to speak with students about the opportunities in our trades.

Thank you to John Marshall High School for inviting us to Career Day. We appreciated the chance to speak with students about the opportunities in our trades.

IUPAT District Council 53 is proud to support Eddie Place, Washington County Commissioner of Ohio. Recently, our Director of Governmental Affairs, David Bland, met with him to discuss issues impacting working people and our communities. We appreciate his support and look forward to continuing to work together

IUPAT DC 53 Director of Governmental Affairs David Bland recently met with the Scioto County Commissioners in Scioto County. Meetings like this help IUPAT DC 53 stay connected with local leaders and keep conversations going about jobs, training, and opportunities for our members and the community

Our glazing apprentices recently received their tool bags to use out on the job site. The bags and tools were donated by us to help them get started with the equipment they need to work and learn in the trade. We’re proud to support our apprentices as they continue building their skills and careers in […]