Training & 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? Are you a Journeyworker looking for more skills training and leadership opportunities? Are you a tribal or military member looking for a career?

IUPAT DC5 and our local unions have partnered with numerous state-of-the-art training facilities to offer you the education and tools needed for professional success and economic stability.

As an IUPAT DC5 member, you will earn a living wage and benefits while you complete your career training.

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 years old or older with a high school diploma (or equivalent) and want to start a career in the trades, contact one of the training centers below or Business Representative from your region to start the process.
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As our industries continue to evolve, IUPAT DC5 and our training partners are constantly researching the newest construction methods and technologies. In order to ensure IUPAT DC5 members remain the masters of their trade who deliver the highest quality results THE FIRST TIME, our training partners offer numerous courses, tests, and certifications for Journeyworkers.
If you are a Journeyworker looking for more training and leadership opportunities reach out to your region’s training partner (below) or contact your local union’s Business Representative.

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Training Partners

Alaska

Alaska Apprenticeship Training Coordinators Association (Fairbanks & Anchorage) offers training for painters, drywall finishers, glaziers, and floor coverers.

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Oregon & SW Washington

Regional Training Center offers training for Apprentices and Journeyworkers of Locals 10 and 101 - painters, drywall finishers, and traffic control painters.

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Oregon & SW Washington

Floor Covering Joint Apprentice Training Committee offers training for new Apprentices and partially skilled floor coverers. For more information call number below.

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Oregon & SW Washington

Mt. Hood Community College offers training for glaziers in the Oregon and Southwest Washington regions. For more information visit Local 740’s website.

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Washington

Finishing Trades Institute Northwest offers training for Apprentices and Journeyworkers - glaziers, painters, floor coverers, drywall finishers, traffic control stripers.

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Utah & Idaho

If you live in Utah or Southern Idaho and are interested in becoming an Apprentice (painters, drywall finishers, sign workers, and more), call the number below.

(801) 977-0732
Utah Glaziers

Utah’s glaziers looking for Apprenticeship and training opportunities can contact Local 740 (Utah) Training Coordinator and Field Representative, Dennis Grogan.

(801) 647-9433