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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 prospect 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. Canadian GED certificate or Recognized Canadian high school equivalency

Work Location: In person

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