Painter at District Council 50 JATTF - Painters
at District Council 50 JATTF - Painters in Honolulu, HI
About This Program
The District Council 50 JATTF - Painters Painter Apprenticeship is a registered program based in Honolulu, HI, sponsored through the finishing trades industry. This employer-sponsored program provides structured, paid training for individuals entering the painting profession in Hawaii's active construction market.
Running for 3 years, the apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with surface preparation, paint and coating application methods, spray equipment, and finish quality control. Technical coursework covers materials science, safety regulations, blueprint reading, and proper use of tools and equipment.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level painters ready to take on diverse residential, commercial, and industrial painting projects. The earn-while-you-learn structure means apprentices receive a paycheck throughout their training, making this a financially practical path into a skilled trade career 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.
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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