Apprenticeship Program - Detail

Data is current as of 02/22/2026

Trade or occupation:	Painter
Committee:	Painters & Decorating Finishing Trades Institute J.A.T.C.
Industry:	PAINTING - DECORATION
Program Type:	APPRENTICESHIP
Program length:	60 months
Starting Wage:	$13.68 per hour
Minimum age:	17
Education prerequisites:	High School/Ged/Equivalent
Additional prerequisites:	Must pass a Color Blindness Test
Physical requirements:	Yes
Exams:	Written Test: No Oral Exam: No
Contact information:	Painters & Decorating Finishing Trades Institute J.A.T.C. 400 Gandy Dancer Dr. Tracy, CA 95377
Contact person:	Alex Beltran, Director Of Training
Contact phone / e-mail:	(510) 785-8467 alex@DC16jattf.org
Website:	www.dc16apprentice.org
Veteran Benefits Approved:	Yes

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