Paint to Succeed

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Aug 3–6, 2026 · 59 E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank

Paint to Succeed

A free four-day painting and job-skills program for ages 14+, building the next generation of skilled trade leaders.

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Why we exist

When potential meets opportunity, communities transform.

Paint to Succeed was founded on a powerful belief: when you are equipped with the skills, direction, and pathways to paid work, your entire community can be transformed. It is built on the 30-year legacy of Superior Plus Painting.

Participants learn real painting skills, from prepping a wall to finishing a job, and how to turn that skill into paid work at real job sites.

Why this trade pays

  • 650K+ Unfilled construction jobs annually, as of 2024
  • 3M+ Trade vacancies projected by 2030
  • 40% Of current skilled-trades workers nearing retirement

The program

The Four Days

  1. Foundations & Safety

    Tour the tools: brushes, rollers, trays, tape, drop cloths, ladders. Cover safety gear and ventilation, learn surface-prep basics like cleaning, sanding, and patching, and practice taping clean lines by hand.

  2. Core Painting Technique

    Cut in around edges and trim, roll for even coverage without drips or lap marks, and keep a wet edge. Paint a section of a practice wall, then learn proper tool cleanup.

  3. Color, Estimating & Exterior

    Color theory (undertones and sheen), plus exterior prep and ladder safety. Measure rooms, calculate square footage, and build a real price quote. Guest talk from a local painting contractor.

  4. Real Job Site & Graduation

    Work in small supervised teams to complete a real paid project, and walk through how you would have quoted the job. Graduation ceremony with certificates, a group photo, and a take-home kit.

Takeaways

What You Leave With

  • Hands-on experience with real tools and real paint
  • The ability to prep, cut in, and roll a wall correctly
  • Knowing how to measure and price a small job
  • A certificate of completion and a contact for future paid work
  • A take-home kit: brush, roller, and a one-page cheat sheet on prep and pricing
  • Free
  • Supplies provided
  • Ages 14+
  • Aug 3–6, 2026
  • 59 E Orange Grove Ave, Burbank
  • Certificate on final day

Registration

Reserve Your Spot

Space is limited. Ages 14+. Free to attend.