Painter at District Council 50 JATTF - Glaziers
at District Council 50 JATTF - Glaziers in Honolulu, HI
About This Program
The District Council 50 JATTF - Glaziers Painter Apprenticeship is a registered program located in Honolulu, HI, offering structured training in painting and related finishing trades. Sponsored by an employer in the industry, this program provides a paid pathway into skilled craft work within Hawaii's construction sector.
The apprenticeship is 3 years in duration and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in surface preparation, application of paints and coatings, use of spray and manual application equipment, and finishing techniques. Classroom sessions address materials knowledge, occupational safety, blueprint reading, and trade regulations.
Completing this program qualifies graduates to work as journey-level painters across a range of project types. Apprentices are paid throughout the entire program, allowing them to earn a living wage while they build the expertise needed for a stable, long-term career in the finishing trades in Honolulu.
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.
How to Apply
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 Hawaii
Painters in Hawaii are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Contractors License Board.
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