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Welcome to the Atarashii Apprentice Program

We are honored to support you as you take the next step toward a career in the beauty trades. Apprenticeship is a meaningful pathway that allows you to learn, grow, and build real-world skills while working alongside experienced professionals in the industry.

Through the Atarashii Apprentice Program, approved apprentices complete structured on-the-job training and related instruction designed to prepare them for success in their chosen licensed profession. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and all applicable state requirements, candidates may be eligible to sit for the licensing exam in their state.

To begin, select your state and choose the apprenticeship position you would like to apply for. After your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by our Apprentice Approval Committee. If your application is approved, you will be added to our candidate pool, where Atarashii Employer Training Partners may invite you to interview for available apprenticeship opportunities.

Your approved application will remain active in the candidate pool for one year. During that time, Employer Training Partners may review your information and reach out if they feel you may be a good fit for their business and training environment.

If you have any questions or need assistance, we are here to help. Please contact us at applicants@atarashii.org to connect with our Apprentice Candidate Navigator Team.

We are excited to be part of your journey and look forward to helping you take this important step toward your future career.

Sometimes referred to as the construction industry’s “finishing force”, it is essential that the modern union plasterer is taught an array of skills, along with safety training that is second to none. As one of the nation’s most comprehensive plastering apprenticeship training programs, Plasterers’ Local 200 instructors are dedicated to teaching workers state-of-the-art techniques in craftsmanship and safety.

The Plastering Apprenticeship Training Program is a 4-year program consisting of 600 hours of classroom training and 6,816 hours of on-the-job training. Training classes are held year-round and are mandatory for all apprentices. Under the guidance of a credentialed instructor, apprentices will receive classroom and hands-on training.

Plastering is the art and skill of applying various materials over various surfaces. Plastering produces both exterior and interior walls, ceilings, and other surfaces in the construction or remodeling of a diversity of structures. The plasterer of today uses materials that require modern equipment, new techniques and proper training .