Painter at Memphis Painters Jac
at Memphis Painters Jac in Memphis, TN
About This Program
The Memphis Painters JAC, located in Memphis, TN, sponsors this union painter apprenticeship through the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JATC). As a union program, apprentices benefit from the structured standards, wages, and benefits negotiated through collective bargaining.
This 3-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn surface preparation, brush and roller techniques, spray application, wallcovering installation, color theory, and jobsite safety. Classroom instruction reinforces what apprentices practice daily on the job.
Graduates of the Memphis Painters JAC program complete their training as journey-level painters, qualified to work across commercial, industrial, and residential projects. The union affiliation also means access to ongoing training opportunities and a professional network throughout the industry.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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