Roofer at SE Wisconsin Roofing & Waterproofing JAC
at SE Wisconsin Roofing & Waterproofing JAC in New Berlin, WI
About This Program
SE Wisconsin Roofing & Waterproofing JAC sponsors this registered Roofer Apprenticeship program in New Berlin, WI. This is a union JATC program, meaning apprentices benefit from the structured training standards, labor protections, and industry partnerships that come with union-affiliated apprenticeships. Apprentices are paid from day one and receive progressive wage increases as they advance through the program.
The program runs for 3 years, incorporating 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under journeyman roofers learning to install and service a variety of roofing systems, including asphalt shingles, flat membranes, modified bitumen, and waterproofing systems. Classroom instruction covers trade safety, roofing codes, material science, and installation best practices.
Upon graduation, apprentices achieve journey-level status as roofers within a union framework, opening the door to ongoing union benefits, job placement support, and long-term career growth in the roofing and waterproofing trade across southeastern Wisconsin.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
4,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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