Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 Craft Training Fund
at Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 Craft Training Fund in Brewster, NY
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship sponsored by Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 Craft Training Fund is a union JATC program located in Brewster, NY. Administered with the backing of the Local 38 training fund, the program provides apprentices in the Hudson Valley region with structured, high-quality preparation for a career in the sheet metal trade.
The program spans five years, offering 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on competencies in HVAC ductwork, sheet metal fabrication, roofing components, and architectural metalwork. Technical instruction covers blueprint interpretation, welding, trade math, and safety standards. Apprentices are paid from the first day of training, with wage increases as they progress through program levels.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level sheet metal workers with full union membership in Local 38. This credential supports employment with union contractors throughout the region, along with access to collectively bargained wages, health benefits, and pension plans for a rewarding long-term career in the skilled trades.
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.
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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