Drywall Installer at Custom Drywall Inc
at Custom Drywall Inc in St Paul, MN
About This Program
Custom Drywall Inc, headquartered in St. Paul, MN, sponsors this registered apprenticeship program for aspiring drywall installers. The program is non-union and employer-sponsored, offering paid training so apprentices can support themselves financially while gaining the skills needed for a lasting trade career.
This 3-year time-based program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced installers to learn proper panel installation, metal and wood framing, cutting and fitting techniques, and surface preparation. Classroom instruction addresses workplace safety, construction mathematics, reading construction documents, and the properties of drywall materials.
After completing the program, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level drywall installers. The St. Paul construction market offers consistent demand for skilled tradespeople, and experienced installers can pursue roles in crew leadership, project supervision, or independent business ownership.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Drywall Installer
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
See something wrong? Help us improve this page.