Training&
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Earn while
you Learn
Are you looking to begin a career in the trades? Are you trying to avoid the cost of a college degree?
A union apprenticeship offers you the education and on-the-job training needed to become a master craftsperson who earns a GOOD wage with GOOD benefits to support a family.
You will be learning, working, and earning all at the same time!
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An apprenticeship is a program that offers PAID on-the-job training. Apprenticeships typically last 3-5 years. Once Apprentices complete the program they become Journeyworkers with higher wages and benefits.
If you are 18 or older with a high school diploma (or equivalent) and want to start a career in the trades, contact one of the training centers or local unions below to start the process.
Start your career today!
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Alaska
Local 1959 represents Alaska’s Commercial Painters, Industrial Coaters, Drywall Finishers, Glaziers, and Floorcoverers.
idaho
Locals 77, 427, and 740 represent Idaho’s Commercial Painters, Industrial Coaters, Drywall Finishers, Floorcoverers, and Glaziers.
Oregon
Local 10, 101, 740, 1094, and 1236 represent Oregon & SW Washington’s Commercial Painters, Industrial Coaters, Drywall Finishers, Glaziers, Floorcoverers, Shipyard Workers.
UTAH
Locals 77, and 740 represent Utah’s Commercial Painters, Industrial Coaters, Drywall Finishers, Floorcoverers, and Glaziers.
washington
Locals 188, 300, 364, 427, and 1238 represent Washington’s Commercial Painters, Industrial Coaters, Drywall Finishers, Floorcoverers, Glaziers, and Shipyard Workers.
Job Corps
Looking for a career with strong wages & benefits, a retirement plan, and the protection of a union?
Job Corps assists young people ages 16-24 with high school completion, career training, & job placement.
Check out Job Corps’ training programs in painting, glazing, and floor covering or contact Job Corps Coordinator, Tandy Sturgeon…
Call: (202) 256-0038 or email tsturgeon@iupat.org