Drywall Installer at Commercial Drywall Inc

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Commercial Drywall Inc in Andover, MN

About This Program

Commercial Drywall Inc sponsors this employer-based drywall installer apprenticeship program located in Andover, MN. This non-union program offers a direct, practical route into the drywall trade for individuals in the Twin Cities metro area who are ready to develop professional construction skills while earning a paycheck.

Spanning three years, this time-based program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience installing drywall on metal and wood framing systems in commercial and residential settings, cutting panels to fit complex layouts, and working with fire-rated and soundproof assemblies. Technical coursework covers construction safety, blueprint reading, building codes, and equipment operation. Apprentices are paid from the start of training.

Graduates complete the program as skilled drywall installers, ready to work independently on a range of commercial construction projects in Andover and across the greater Minnesota area. Commercial Drywall Inc's employer-driven approach ensures apprentices receive training that directly prepares them for the job site.

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

6,000

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RTI Hours

432

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Duration

3 years

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What to Expect as a Drywall Installer Apprentice

Duration

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

On-the-Job Training

~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 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 Drywall Installer

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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