Painter at Painters & Allied Trades DC 77 /LU1225 JATC
at Painters & Allied Trades DC 77 /LU1225 JATC in Kenner, LA
About This Program
The Painters & Allied Trades DC 77 / LU1225 JATC Painter Apprenticeship is a registered union program based in Kenner, LA, serving the greater New Orleans region. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program, it is jointly administered by labor and management, ensuring high-quality training standards and union-negotiated wages and benefits for all apprentices.
The 3-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced union journeymen to learn surface preparation, coating and paint application, spray technique, color mixing, and finishing quality standards. Classroom instruction covers safety regulations, materials science, trade estimating, and applicable industry codes.
Graduates earn journey-level status as union painters prepared for commercial, industrial, and residential projects throughout Louisiana. The JATC structure means apprentices benefit from union membership from the start, including access to negotiated pay, health benefits, and pension contributions — all while earning wages throughout their 3-year training in Kenner, LA.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Painter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Louisiana
Painters in Louisiana are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
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