Sheet Metal Worker at Kelly Brothers Sheet Metal
at Kelly Brothers Sheet Metal in Tallahassee, FL
About This Program
Kelly Brothers Sheet Metal sponsors a registered Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Tallahassee, FL. This non-union program provides a paid, structured training experience for individuals entering the sheet metal trade in Florida's capital city and surrounding region.
The five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices receive hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication, ductwork and HVAC installation, custom metalwork, and welding. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, technical mathematics, safety practices, and the codes and standards that govern sheet metal work in Florida.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level sheet metal workers with the skills and credentials needed for employment in commercial, residential, and government construction projects throughout the Tallahassee area. This apprenticeship offers a practical, earn-while-you-learn path into a skilled trade with lasting demand across North Florida.
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 Florida
Sheet Metal Workers in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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