Roofer at Charleston Roofers JATC

The Charleston Roofers JATC sponsors this registered Roofer Apprenticeship program in Charleston, WV. This is a union JATC program, offering apprentices the advantages of a jointly administered training structure backed by labor and management partners in the roofing industry. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program and typically see regular increases as they progress.

The program lasts 3 years and combines 4,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside journeyman roofers, apprentices learn to install, repair, and replace roofing materials including asphalt shingles, built-up roofs, single-ply membranes, and waterproofing systems. Classroom coursework addresses safety, roofing theory, building codes, and material applications.

Graduates earn journey-level status within the union, giving them access to a wide network of employers, continued training opportunities, and stable employment in the Charleston area and beyond. The roofing trade is a practical, skilled career with lasting demand in both residential and commercial construction.