Roofer at Roofers 96 Stcloud/Brainerd

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Roofers 96 Stcloud/Brainerd in Andover, MN

About This Program

Roofers 96 St. Cloud/Brainerd sponsors a roofer apprenticeship program based in Andover, Minnesota, serving the St. Cloud and Brainerd regions. This employer-sponsored program offers a structured, paid training pathway into the roofing trade through a combination of supervised field work and formal classroom instruction. Apprentices earn wages throughout training, providing income while they build professional skills.

The apprenticeship lasts 3 years and includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working on roofing projects across the central Minnesota region, apprentices develop skills in roofing system installation, waterproofing, flashing, repair, and safety compliance. Classroom instruction covers the materials, codes, drainage principles, and safety standards that underpin skilled roofing work.

Graduates complete the program as journeyman roofers, ready for skilled employment in the St. Cloud and Brainerd area markets. Minnesota's ongoing residential and commercial construction activity provides consistent demand for qualified roofing professionals in these communities.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$22

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

4,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

How to Apply

Roofer Career Outlook

National Median

$22.34/hr

~$46,467.2/yr

Apprentice Start

$14/hr

Earn while you learn

Job Outlook

Roofer employment is projected to grow, driven by ongoing roof replacement needs and new construction. Severe weather events and aging building stock create consistent demand for roof repair and replacement. Commercial roofing, particularly energy-efficient and green roof systems, is a growing specialization.

What to Expect as a Roofer Apprentice

Duration

3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~27 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (4,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 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 Roofer

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$14.00/hr
Journeyman wage$22.34/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Minnesota

Roofers in Minnesota are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

View full Minnesotalicensing requirements →

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