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Commercial Painting, Glazing, Dry Wall Finisher and Industrial Painting Apprenticeship Opportunities
Highly skilled craftspeople in the Finishing Trades create magnificent flooring, dazzling glass high-rises, stunning corrosion-resistant bridge coatings, and more.
Glaziers and glass workers (also known as architectural glass and metal technicians) work with one of the most fascinating, versatilematerials of all - glass.
An IUPAT Glazing Apprenticeship will teach you to master glass selection, handling, cutting, installation, and replacement. Gain commercial expertise in storefronts, curtain walls, room dividers, and security windows. Enhance residences with energy-efficient window glass, mirrors, shower doors, tabletops, and display cases.
As a glass expert, you'll install intricateret rail displays, skyline-altering high-rise curtain walls, and more.
Commercial Painters transform surfaces into art; apply decorative and protective coatings; develop skills in stenciling and faux finishes.
Envision transforming plain surfaces into extraordinary ones. As a professional commercial painter, you will be responsible for applying a wide range of decorative and protective coatings to various structures, including homes, offices, institutions, and other buildings.
Once you have finished your training, you will have the expertise to skillfully apply paint, high-performance coatings, and unique decorative finishes to virtually any surface. Moreover, you will have the chance to develop your skills in stenciling, gold leafing, and faux finishes, allowing you to create beautiful and lasting works of art that will be appreciated for many years to come.
Drywall Finishers (also known as a taper), you will be responsible for preparing unfinished interior gypsum drywall panels by expertly taping and finishing joints and concealing flaws, drywall finishers ensure that surfaces are primed and ready for painting.
Industrial Painters apply coatings to surfaces in various industries, ensuring protection and aquality finish.
Illuminate structures with your expertiseas an industrial painter. Protect bridges, ships, and more from corrosion, extending their lifespan. Learn state-of-the-art coating techniques and environmentally friendly practices.
Specialized safety training ensures confidence in working at heights and enclosed spaces.
Requirements
Apprenticeship applications exclusively online. Walk in applications are not accepted.
READ THE APPLICATION PROCESS INFORMATION THAT FOLLOWS, THEN CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BEGIN THE APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE ACCEPTED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:oo A.M. AND 10:00 A.M.
ONLY AT THE LANHAM OFFICE:
4700 BOSTON WAY
LANHAM, MARYLAND 20706
Requirements
Printed and Signed Apprenticeship Application
Copy of Photo ID
Proof of Age - must be at least 17 years of age to apply
Copy of Social Security Card - requested but not required
The four (4) Essay Questions from the application
Must be a Legal Citizen of the USA or Legal Alien authorized to work in the USA by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Proof must be shown at the time of application.
Must have adequate transportation to attend On-the-Job Learning and Related Instruction classes.
Once you have completed the ONLINE APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION and have collected all of the above requirements, please deliver all items in person to the main office or the closest training facility.
When the application and supporting documents are submitted, applications will be checked for minimum qualifications and the pre-applicant will be notified of the date and time to return for the Applicant Orientation to complete the application process. If the applicant fails to attend the scheduled Applicant Orientation Session the application will be null and void and the applicant will be required to repeat the entire application process.
All individuals who: 1.) properly completes an online application, 2.) provides all required documents, will be notified to attend Applicant Orientation.
During the Applicant Orientation, all applications which have been numbered in sequence of receipt will be entered into the applicant log corresponding to number with progress dates and final disposition of each application. Each applicant will be required to review the Apprenticeship Standards; will be provided information regarding about the program; will be provided a Statement of Eligibility form; and be given a referral list to participating contractors for employment. Each applicant has 30 days to secure employment.
When an applicant is accepted by a Contractor he/she must return to the finishing Trades Institute of MD, VA, DC offices with a completed, signed Intent to Hire form indicating the starting date of employment at which time the eligible applicant will be recognized as a probationary apprentice. When a Candidate begins work with a signatory contractor they will become an Active Apprentice and it is at this time that they are required to attend apprenticeship classes on their own time, as scheduled, from September through June.
If an applicant has not secured employment at the end of 30 days, is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the finishing Trades Institute of MD, VA, DC office of their continued interest in pursuing apprenticeship. The interested applicant must return to the office of the finishing Trades Institute of MD, VA, DC to secure an updated Statement of Eligibility. The applicant must secure an updated Statement of Eligibility at the finishing Trades Institute of MD, VA, DC offices within 10 days of the expiration date or will be disqualified. It is the responsibility of the applicant to know the date at which to update the Statement of Eligibility form. An Applicant failing to secure an updated Statement of Eligibility within 10 days of expiration will be disqualified as an Applicant.
AFTER YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE APPLICATION PROCESS CLICK THE APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION TO BEGIN.
Questions...call 301-918-3175
Additional Information
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades