Commercial Painting Apprenticeship

Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago
Berkeley, IL

Commercial Painting Apprenticeship

Curriculum

Painting and Decorating Apprentices under-take a three year Apprenticeship Program. Students attend class one day a week for a total of 960 hours of classroom training combining practical, hands-on experience with bookwork to provide basic knowledge. Field experience is gained through employment the other four days a week, working side-by-side with veteran Journeymen.

Wage Scale

Apprentice wages increase from 40% of the Journeymen Scale and work up to 90%. Completing all training requirements satisfactory for graduation, the successful Apprentice becomes a Journeyman and is paid full wages. All benefits that are currently paid for Journeypersons shall be paid for Apprentices beginning with the first day of employment while serving their 90 day probational period.

Qualifications

Minimum Age of Eighteen (18) Years Old

High School Diploma or GED

Birth Certificate

Social Security Card

Drivers License or State ID

Applying

Application appointments are on Tuesday's and Thursday's between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm and are by appointment only. To make an appointment please click "Application" below.


Posted 2026-01-28

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