Painter at International Union of Painters & Allied Trades Local 1959 JATC
at International Union of Painters & Allied Trades Local 1959 JATC in Anchorage, AK
About This Program
The International Union of Painters & Allied Trades Local 1959 JATC offers a union Painter Apprenticeship in Anchorage, AK. As a JATC-administered program, it provides a labor-backed training pathway for individuals entering the painting and finishing trades in Alaska's construction industry.
This three-year apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on residential, commercial, and industrial job sites learning surface preparation, paint application techniques, coating systems, and wallcovering installation. Classroom instruction covers color theory, safety and hazardous material handling, surface types, and tools and equipment use. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, with pay rates typically increasing at set milestones.
Graduating apprentices achieve journeyman Painter status and join the ranks of IUPAT members, gaining access to union benefits and job placement networks. Anchorage's active construction market and the unique environmental conditions of Alaska make this a practical and skill-intensive apprenticeship with strong local demand.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Painter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
See something wrong? Help us improve this page.