Apprenticeship – Painter – Open Shop | Washington Career Paths

PAINTER

Open Shop

Painters and decorators prepare and paint a diverse array of surfaces. There are three main areas of the industry: industrial (steel structures like ship tanks and bridges), commercial buildings (everything from small businesses to high skyscrapers), and residential buildings (homes and small apartments). Painters need to be skilled with a wide variety of hand and power tools, depending upon the type of surface preparation and coating required.

SELECT AN APPRENTICESHIP LOCATION

Construction Industry Training Council

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

18 years of age
Physically able
High School diploma/GED

Step 2: Apply

Apply

Contact Bellevue Office to apply
Provide copy of DD-214 and proof of education and age
Complete interview
* Veterans can apply through Helmets to Hardhats
* Veterans may qualify for direct entry and immediate placement in ranked pool of eligible applicants

Applicant Pool

Placed in pool of eligible applicants
Ranked based on interview
Offered employment based on rank order

Step 3: Start

Apprenticeship

6,000 hours / 3 years on-the-job training
Minimum of 160 hours of education each year through one of the CITC Training Facilities or through a local college

Wages

Start at 65% of current journeyperson’s rate.
Gain 5-10% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) plus required schooling.
Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Base Rate:
1. Minimum Base Rate
Region 1: Western WA     $15.26
Region 2: Eastern WA      $14.06
Region 3: Southern WA   $14.14
Region 4: Central WA $13.98
Map of regions here
2. Plus GI Bill® Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TNG COUNCIL

Calculate Starting Pay With GI Bill ®

Estimated Wage Calculator

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*Contact union local for updated wage information.

GI Bill Usage Breakdown:
100% - 1-6 months
80% - 6-12 months
60% - 12-18 months
40% - 18-24 months
20% - 24-30 months
*Usage Optional

Eligible veterans in an approved Apprenticeship Program can use their GI Bill® benefit and receive a tax-free stipend on a monthly basis. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® stipend is the equivalent of the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of an E-5 with dependents (based on the zip code of the training facility) which is paid addition to normal wages. Refer to the chart below to understand how Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are paid, or consult the VA website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Link) to see how other VA chapters are paid for Apprenticeship Training.