Painter at Painters DC16 JATC-Glaziers-Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute Northern NV
at Painters DC16 JATC-Glaziers-Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute Northern NV in Sparks, NV
About This Program
The Painters DC16 JATC-Glaziers – Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute Northern NV Painter Apprenticeship is a registered union program located in Sparks, NV. This JATC program is jointly administered by labor and management through a regional finishing trades institute, providing apprentices with structured, union-backed training in painting and related crafts.
The 3-year apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn surface preparation, application of paints and specialty coatings, spray and manual techniques, and finishing quality standards across commercial and industrial settings. Institute coursework covers safety practices, materials knowledge, trade calculations, and applicable codes for the northern Nevada market.
Completing the program qualifies graduates as union journey-level painters ready to work on a wide range of construction and industrial projects in the region. Union membership offers negotiated pay, health benefits, and retirement contributions, and apprentices earn wages from day one of their training in Sparks, NV.
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
Licensing in Nevada
Painters in Nevada are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Nevada State Contractors Board.
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