Drywall Installer at Stern Drywall Inc
at Stern Drywall Inc in New Brighton, MN
About This Program
Stern Drywall Inc, located in New Brighton, MN, offers a registered drywall installer apprenticeship for those ready to enter the construction trades. This non-union program is employer-sponsored and provides paid training throughout, allowing apprentices to earn a steady income while building marketable skills.
The apprenticeship spans 3 years, incorporating 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices learn to hang, fit, and fasten drywall panels on walls and ceilings, work with metal framing systems, and prepare surfaces for finishing. Technical coursework covers safety practices, material handling, blueprint interpretation, and building code compliance.
Graduates of the program are prepared to work as journey-level drywall installers in the greater Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area and beyond. With experience and additional training, career paths can expand into estimating, project management, and independent contracting.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
What to Expect as a Drywall Installer Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 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.
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