Sheet Metal Worker at Eastern Ducts LLC dba Kennedy Sheet Metal
at Eastern Ducts LLC dba Kennedy Sheet Metal in Bozrah, CT
About This Program
Eastern Ducts LLC, doing business as Kennedy Sheet Metal, sponsors a registered Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Bozrah, CT. This employer-sponsored, non-union program delivers paid, practical training in the sheet metal trade for candidates in southeastern Connecticut.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Working under experienced sheet metal professionals, apprentices learn ductwork fabrication and installation, HVAC system layout, custom metal forming, and welding. Technical instruction supplements field work with coursework in blueprint reading, applied mathematics, and workplace safety regulations.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level sheet metal workers ready to work across commercial, industrial, and residential construction environments. Kennedy Sheet Metal's established presence in southeastern Connecticut provides apprentices with meaningful, real-world experience throughout the five-year training period.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
640
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
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.
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
Trade School
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.
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