Drywall Installer at Commercial Drywall Inc
at Commercial Drywall Inc in Blaine, MN
About This Program
Commercial Drywall Inc, based in Blaine, MN, offers a registered drywall installer apprenticeship designed for individuals who want to learn the trade through structured, paid employment. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides a direct path into commercial construction without requiring prior experience.
The program is 3 years in length and structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working on active job sites, apprentices learn to install gypsum board systems, erect metal stud framing, measure and cut materials to specification, and follow safe work practices. Technical instruction covers construction blueprints, building codes, safety regulations, and material science.
Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates to work as journey-level drywall installers. Commercial Drywall Inc's focus on commercial projects gives apprentices exposure to large-scale construction environments, a valuable foundation for long-term career growth in the building trades.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
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.
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