Painter at Southern California Glaziers and Glassworkers JAC
at Southern California Glaziers and Glassworkers JAC in Ontario, CA
About This Program
The Southern California Glaziers and Glassworkers JAC offers a union Painter Apprenticeship in Ontario, CA, with a specialization in glazing and architectural glass installation. This joint apprenticeship committee program trains individuals to install and work with glass systems used in commercial buildings, storefronts, curtain walls, and specialty architectural applications throughout Southern California.
The program is three years long and structured around 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn glass cutting and measurement, frame installation, sealant application, curtain wall systems, and safety glazing techniques. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, material specifications, OSHA safety standards, and the fundamentals of structural glass systems. Apprentices receive wages from their first day and progress through increasing pay rates as they develop competency.
Graduates earn journeyman glazier credentials and join a union workforce serving one of the largest construction markets in the United States. Demand for skilled glaziers in the Inland Empire and greater Los Angeles region remains strong across commercial and public sector projects.
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 California
Painters in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Contractors State License Board.
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