Painter at Northern Ca District Council 16 Glaziers, Architec
at Northern Ca District Council 16 Glaziers, Architec in San Leandro, CA
About This Program
Northern CA District Council 16 Glaziers sponsors a Painter Apprenticeship in San Leandro, CA, focused on architectural glass and glazing work within the broader finishing trades. This non-union program provides hands-on training for individuals pursuing careers in glazing and glass installation in the Bay Area and Northern California construction market.
The apprenticeship lasts three years and is built on 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training complemented by 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in glass cutting, installation, storefront and curtain wall systems, window glazing, and sealant application. Classroom instruction covers blueprint interpretation, safety procedures, material specifications, and the technical principles behind architectural glazing systems. Apprentices earn wages from the start and progress through increasing pay levels as skills are demonstrated.
Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified as journey-level glaziers ready to work on a variety of commercial, institutional, and high-rise construction projects. San Leandro's location in the Bay Area places graduates near one of the most active construction markets in the country.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Painter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in California
Painters in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Contractors State License Board.
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