Painter at Construction Industry Training Council of Washington - Glazier
at Construction Industry Training Council of Washington - Glazier in Bellevue, WA
About This Program
The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington — Glazier program, located in Bellevue, WA, offers an employer-sponsored apprenticeship for individuals pursuing a career in the glazing trade. This non-union program is part of an established statewide training framework with a focus on practical skill development.
The apprenticeship lasts 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn glass cutting and installation, metal framing systems, sealant application, storefront and curtain wall assembly, and safety practices for handling large architectural glass panels in commercial and residential construction.
Graduates earn journey-level status as glaziers, ready to work across Washington state's active construction market. Apprentices are paid from the first day of training, providing a financially stable route into a skilled and in-demand specialty trade.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Painter Career Outlook
National Median
$22.47/hr
~$46,737.6/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Painter employment is projected to grow in line with construction and renovation activity. Residential repainting and commercial building maintenance provide steady, recurring demand. Painters with industrial coating experience, lead abatement certification, or decorative finishing skills command higher wages and have the strongest employment prospects.
What to Expect as a Painter Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Painter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Washington
Painters in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
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