Roofer at Indianapolis Roofers Jac

The Indianapolis Roofers JAC sponsors a union roofer apprenticeship program in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a Joint Apprenticeship Committee program, it is structured through collaboration between union representatives and participating employers, ensuring apprentices receive training that meets industry standards. Apprentices earn wages from their first day and typically receive pay increases as they progress through the program.

This time-based program runs for 3 years, encompassing 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. In the field, apprentices work alongside journeymen on a variety of roofing projects, developing skills in material installation, waterproofing, roof deck preparation, and fall protection. Classroom learning covers roofing systems, building codes, materials technology, and occupational safety.

Graduates earn journeyman roofer credentials and gain the advantages of union membership, including collectively bargained compensation and benefits. The Indianapolis Roofers JAC program is a direct route into a stable, skilled trade career in Indiana's capital region.