Drywall Installer at Tri-State Drywall

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Tri-State Drywall in SIOUx CITY, IA

About This Program

Tri-State Drywall sponsors this employer-based drywall installer apprenticeship program located in Sioux City, IA. This non-union program offers a hands-on training pathway for individuals in the tri-state region of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota who want to build a career in the drywall installation trade.

The three-year program consists of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical skills in measuring, cutting, and installing drywall panels on commercial and residential projects, as well as working with metal stud framing, fire-rated systems, and acoustical assemblies. Technical coursework addresses safety practices, reading construction plans, and proper use of hand and power tools. Apprentices are paid throughout the training period.

Graduates leave the program prepared to work as skilled drywall installers on a wide variety of construction projects. Tri-State Drywall's employer-led approach ensures training is directly tied to the demands of the regional construction market.

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

6,000

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RTI Hours

432

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Duration

3 years

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How to Apply

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Drywall Installer

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

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

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