Drywall Installer at Western Washington Drywall Apprenticeship

Western Washington Drywall Apprenticeship, based in Seattle, WA, sponsors a registered drywall installer apprenticeship for individuals seeking a trade career in one of the Pacific Northwest's most active construction markets. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides paid training, allowing apprentices to earn wages from the beginning of the program.

The apprenticeship runs for 3 years, incorporating 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to hang and fasten drywall panels, construct light-gauge steel and wood stud framing systems, install fire-rated and acoustical assemblies, and work efficiently within both residential and commercial project environments. Technical instruction covers construction safety, architectural plan reading, Washington State building codes, and material estimation.

Upon graduating, apprentices hold journey-level drywall installer credentials. Seattle's robust construction sector — spanning high-rise residential, commercial, and mixed-use development — offers graduates a wide range of employment opportunities and a strong foundation for long-term career advancement.