Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Apprenticeship Training in Oregon & SW Washington
The Painters & Drywall Finishers has been dedicated to developing skilled professionals in the finishing trades since 1999. Our mission focuses on training and retaining top-tier apprentices while advancing the expertise of experienced journeymen through collaborative efforts between unions and signatory contractors. We offer comprehensive apprenticeship programs in Commercial & Industrial Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Traffic Control Painting, combining 6,000-7,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of classroom instruction. Our programs emphasize safety, technical proficiency, and industry standards, with partnerships like Sherwin-Williams providing essential training materials. With over two decades of experience, we maintain strict adherence to equal opportunity principles under federal regulations, ensuring accessibility for all qualified applicants regardless of background.Our staff includes seasoned professionals like Director Jed Hartley, MBA, and certified safety instructors with expertise in OSHA compliance. Graduates of our programs receive journeyman status while earning competitive wages that increase throughout their apprenticeship. We maintain transparent communication through prompt email and phone responses, with physical office hours in Portland, Oregon. Our commitment to quality training has established us as a cornerstone for career development in the finishing trades across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Services
Painter Apprenticeship
Drywall Finisher Apprenticeship
Traffic Control Painter Apprenticeship
Journeyman Training
Safety Certification Courses
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer union-sponsored apprenticeships with guaranteed wage progression
- Our programs include 6,000-7,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 432 classroom hours
- We maintain partnerships with industry leaders like Sherwin-Williams for material support
- Our staff includes OSHA-certified safety instructors with decades of field experience
- We operate under strict equal opportunity compliance with federal regulations
Services
Painter Apprenticeship
Our Commercial & Industrial Painter Apprenticeship combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 classroom hours. Apprentices learn surface preparation, coating application, and safety protocols for commercial, industrial, and residential environments. Graduates earn journeyman status while receiving wage increases throughout their apprenticeship.
Drywall Finisher Apprenticeship
This program trains apprentices in drywall finishing techniques including taping, mudding, and texturing gypsum board surfaces. Training covers work at height using ladders, scaffolding, and stilts while emphasizing safety standards and quality craftsmanship for both interior and exterior applications.
Traffic Control Painter Apprenticeship
Apprentices learn pavement marking application and removal techniques for roadways and transportation infrastructure. The seasonal outdoor program requires travel throughout Oregon and teaches night work protocols for highway safety operations.
Journeyman Training
Continuing education programs for journeymen include OSHA 30 certification, scaffold safety, boom lift operation, and CPR/first aid training. These courses maintain industry compliance while advancing professional skills through union-management partnership agreements.
Safety Certification Courses
We offer respirator fit testing, hazardous materials handling, and fall protection training. Our safety instructors hold certifications in confined space entry, scaffolding erection, and ignitable coatings application to meet OSHA compliance requirements.
People
Jed Hartley
Director
With over 20 years in operations and talent development, Jed leads training strategy while holding an MBA from Eastern Oregon University. He manages curriculum development and industry partnerships for the Painters & Drywall Finishers.
Angie Anstine
Office Manager
Angie oversees training records and class scheduling with 25 years of administrative experience. She joined the center in 2021, bringing operational expertise from multiple industries while managing instructor support.
Mike Llanos
Safety Instructor
A 45-year painting industry veteran, Mike specializes in safety training including confined spaces and fall protection. Certified in multiple OSHA standards since 1976, he emphasizes workplace safety awareness across all training programs.
Jaime Garcia
Apprentice & Safety Instructor
Since joining in 2005, Jaime has specialized in industrial painting and safety instruction. Certified in multiple coating inspection standards, he graduated from our apprenticeship program in 2008 and now trains new apprentices.
Dave Gray
Drywall Instructor
A 25-year drywall finishing professional, Dave joined the union in 1995 and journeyed out in 1997. Certified as an OSHA 30 instructor, he focuses on raising quality standards through hands-on training techniques.
Questions
What apprenticeship programs do you offer?
We offer Painter, Drywall Finisher, and Traffic Control Painter apprenticeships with union-sponsored training.
How long do your apprenticeship programs take?
Programs require 6,000-7,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 432 classroom hours for completion.
Do you charge for training classes?
No fees apply for apprenticeship-related training or journeyman continuing education courses.
What are the physical requirements for apprentices?
Apprentices must lift 50 lbs, work at heights, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Do I need to join a union?
Yes, apprentices must join their local union within eight days of starting employment.
How do I apply for apprenticeship programs?
Applications are accepted in-person during January-September on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 4 PM.
