Painter at Painters & Allied Trades District Council 53
at Painters & Allied Trades District Council 53 in Weston, WV
About This Program
Painters & Allied Trades District Council 53, located in Weston, WV, offers this employer-sponsored painter apprenticeship for individuals looking to enter the painting trades in West Virginia. This non-union program provides structured training with a focus on practical skill development.
The apprenticeship spans 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn surface preparation techniques, interior and exterior paint application, use of brushes, rollers, and spray systems, protective coatings, and safety procedures for painting in commercial and residential environments.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level painters ready to work independently across a range of painting projects throughout West Virginia. Because the program is paid from day one, apprentices can develop their skills and trade knowledge without sacrificing financial stability during their training years.
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.
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