Roofer at Composition Roofers Jac, Cincinnati
at Composition Roofers Jac, Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH
About This Program
The Composition Roofers JAC Cincinnati sponsors a registered union apprenticeship for roofers in Cincinnati, Ohio. Operating through a Joint Apprenticeship Committee structure, this program connects apprentices with union contractors across the Cincinnati area, providing paid on-the-job training alongside organized labor's full support network.
The three-year program includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial roofing installations, learning composition roofing systems, waterproofing applications, flashing and sheet metal work, insulation installation, and safety practices. Technical instruction in the classroom covers materials, building codes, trade calculations, and OSHA compliance.
Graduates earn journeyman roofer credentials and union membership upon program completion. This opens access to union-negotiated wages, health benefits, and pension contributions. The Cincinnati construction market provides consistent demand for skilled roofers, and journeyman status positions graduates for stable, long-term employment in the trade.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
4,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Roofer Career Outlook
National Median
$22.34/hr
~$46,467.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Roofer employment is projected to grow, driven by ongoing roof replacement needs and new construction. Severe weather events and aging building stock create consistent demand for roof repair and replacement. Commercial roofing, particularly energy-efficient and green roof systems, is a growing specialization.
What to Expect as a Roofer Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~27 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (4,000 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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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