Clemson Sheet Metal, LLC

Ellington, CTEmployerRegistered Apprenticeship

About Clemson Sheet Metal, LLC

Clemson Sheet Metal, LLC is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in Ellington, CT. It currently lists an apprenticeship pathway in Sheet Metal Worker. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, it offers earn-while-you-learn training that combines paid on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction. Use this page to review current occupations, contact details, and sponsor information before applying.

Contact Information

P.O. Box 224, Ellington, CT 06029

Apprenticeship Programs(1)

Sheet Metal Worker

Time-BasedPaid Training

Duration

5 years

OJT Hours

8,000

RTI Hours

640

Sheet Metal Worker Career Outlook

National Median

$26.33/hr

~$54,766.4/yr

Apprentice Start

$16/hr

Earn while you learn

Job Outlook

Sheet metal worker employment is expected to grow steadily, driven by HVAC system demand in new construction and energy-efficiency retrofits. The transition to high-efficiency systems and commercial building upgrades creates ongoing need for skilled fabricators and installers. Workers with welding and CAD skills have the strongest prospects.

View full sheet metal workercareer guide →BLS, May 2023

What to Expect as a Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice

Duration

5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

640 hours of related technical instruction (~128 hours/year)

Paid Training

You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress

Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Worker

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)

Duration5 years

Starting wage$16.00/hr

CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+

Duration6–24 months

Starting wageEntry-level

ExperienceHands-on labs

CredentialCertificate / diploma

Compare paths in detail →

Licensing in Connecticut

Sheet Metal Workers in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Trades Division.

View full Connecticutlicensing requirements →