Painter at District Council N03 Painters and Allied Trades Training Fund
at District Council N03 Painters and Allied Trades Training Fund in Kansas City, MO
About This Program
The District Council No. 3 Painters and Allied Trades Training Fund Painter Apprenticeship is a registered program based in Kansas City, MO, offering structured, paid training for individuals entering the painting and finishing trades. This employer-sponsored program serves apprentices in the Kansas City metro area through a dedicated training fund designed to support workforce development in the industry.
The 3-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in surface preparation, brush, roller, and spray application of paints and coatings, material selection, and quality finishing techniques. Classroom sessions address occupational safety, trade mathematics, materials knowledge, and industry regulations.
Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates to perform journey-level painting work across a range of commercial, residential, and industrial settings. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, providing financial stability while they build the technical skills and experience needed for a lasting career in the painting trades in Kansas City, MO.
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.
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