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Industrial Painter -Apprenticeship Readiness Program-Developing the Future Workforce
Free Training + Paid Work Placement
Program Type: Apprenticeship Readiness
Program Starts: Late summer - Fall, 2026
Developing your future in the finishing trades with confidence.
FTI Ontario is excited to offer Developing the Future Workforce, a Industrial Painter Apprenticeship Readiness Program designed to prepare you for success in the Painter Decorator Industrial (404D) apprenticeship. This is your opportunity to learn hands-on skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and begin a rewarding path in the finishing trades.
Program Details:
6 Weeks of In-Class Training (Unpaid)
- Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Led by experienced, certified instructors
- Tools, equipment, and PPE provided
12 Weeks of Paid Work Placement (paid)
What You’ll Learn:
The program delivers a crash course in job readiness and trade fundamentals, including:
- Health & Safety
- Trade Basics
- Foundational Trade Knowledge
- Hands-On Preparation
In order to become an apprentice:
- Have Canadian government-issued photo ID
- A permanent SIN, S.I.N beginning with 9 can not be processed.
- Provide proof of a Canadian high school diploma or Canadian high school transcript showing at least 16 credits, including Grade 10 Math, English, and Science
Work Location: In person
