Painter at Painters DC16 JATC-Glaziers-Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute - Southern NV
at Painters DC16 JATC-Glaziers-Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute - Southern NV in Henderson, NV
About This Program
The Painters DC16 JATC-Glaziers – Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute Southern NV Painter Apprenticeship is a registered union program based in Henderson, NV. This JATC program combines labor and management oversight through a regional finishing trades institute to deliver paid, high-quality craft training for apprentices entering the painting and glazing trades in southern Nevada.
The 3-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical skills in surface preparation, application of paints and protective coatings, spray and manual techniques, and final finish quality standards across commercial and industrial settings. Classroom instruction covers safety regulations, materials identification, trade calculations, and applicable industry codes.
Graduates earn union journey-level status as skilled painters ready to work on diverse construction and finishing projects throughout the Henderson and greater Las Vegas area. Union membership includes access to negotiated wages, health benefits, and retirement planning, while apprentices are paid from their very first day of training.
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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