Drywall Installer at Ocean Drywall Inc.

Ocean Drywall Inc., located in Virginia Beach, VA, sponsors this registered drywall installer apprenticeship for individuals entering the construction trades in the Hampton Roads region. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers paid training throughout, so apprentices earn wages while building practical skills.

The apprenticeship spans 3 years and is built around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on live construction projects learning to hang drywall panels, install light-gauge steel framing, cut and fit materials around structural elements, and complete assemblies according to building specifications. Classroom instruction covers safety standards, construction math, blueprint reading, and Virginia building code requirements.

Graduates earn journey-level recognition as drywall installers and are prepared for steady employment across Virginia Beach's active residential and commercial construction sectors. The Hampton Roads area's ongoing development supports long-term career stability for skilled drywall professionals.