Painter at F.T.I.S.N.E. Painters DC #11

F.T.I.S.N.E. Painters DC #11 sponsors a Painter Apprenticeship in Middletown, CT. This non-union program provides structured training in the painting and finishing trades for individuals entering the construction workforce in Connecticut and the surrounding New England area.

The apprenticeship runs for three years and includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial and residential projects, gaining experience in surface preparation, interior and exterior painting, spray application, brush and roller techniques, and specialty coatings. Classroom instruction addresses safety practices, lead paint compliance, color theory, tool use and maintenance, and coating system specifications. Apprentices earn wages from the start of training and receive incremental pay increases throughout the program.

Graduates complete the program with journey-level skills in the painting trades, well-prepared to pursue employment on a wide range of construction and renovation projects throughout Connecticut. Middletown's central location in the state makes this program accessible to apprentices from across the region.