Drywall Installer at V&R Drywall Inc.
at V&R Drywall Inc. in El Paso, TX
About This Program
V&R Drywall Inc., based in El Paso, TX, offers a registered drywall installer apprenticeship for individuals seeking a hands-on career in the construction trades. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides paid training from the start, offering a direct path to skilled employment without the burden of upfront tuition costs.
The apprenticeship lasts 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working on active construction projects, apprentices learn to install drywall systems, build metal stud partitions, cut panels to fit complex layouts, and apply proper fastening techniques. Technical instruction covers construction safety, building codes, material properties, and reading architectural drawings.
Graduates are qualified as journey-level drywall installers and prepared to contribute independently on residential and commercial job sites across the El Paso region. The experience and credentials gained through this apprenticeship support continued career growth in the building trades.
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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