Drywall Installer at Metallic Lathers-Reinforcing Ironworkers Lu #46

Metallic Lathers-Reinforcing Ironworkers Local Union #46, located in Woodside, NY, sponsors this registered drywall installer apprenticeship for individuals looking to enter the building trades in the New York metro area. This employer-sponsored program offers paid training throughout, giving apprentices a sustainable path into a skilled construction career.

The apprenticeship is 3 years in duration and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under experienced journeyworkers to learn metal lath installation, drywall hanging, interior framing systems, and fire-rated partition assembly. Technical instruction covers construction safety, reading architectural plans, New York building codes, and the properties of various wall system materials.

Upon completion, graduates are qualified as journey-level drywall installers with experience in the demanding New York construction environment. The skills developed through this program are applicable across a wide range of commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential projects throughout the region.