Apprenticeship Program

Build Your Future

Learn hands-on skills, in a high-demand trade, all while earning a paycheck

At C.J. Coakley Co., Inc., we believe in the growth and development of our employees. We offer a two-year program to transform apprentices into skilled Drywall Carpenters.

No Experience? No Problem!

Our program will teach you everything you need to know to support your future career.

Path to Advancement

Your future in the construction industry is built from the ground up.

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Experience Required

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Current Students

70+

Graduates Since 2019

Graduating as a Drywall Carpenter is just the beginning. We are committed to the continued development of our team members. Carpenters have the opportunity to progress into leadership roles such as Journeyman, Leadmen, and Foreman. A clear path for career growth starts here.

Meet The Instructor

Jorge Velarde is a certified instructor with 14 years of experience in construction and 6 years of teaching experience. His primary responsibility is to ensure that apprentices are actively engaged in the field and practicing their skills while adhering to strict construction safety protocols. Jorge holds multiple credentials, including certifications as a Carpenter Instructor, OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 Instructor, CPR Instructor, and Scissor Lift, Forklift, and Telehandler Instructor. His extensive expertise ensures that apprentices receive comprehensive, safety-focused training in all aspects of their development.

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Apprenticeship Program Overview

The program is divided into three parts:

  • Core Curriculum

  • Drywall 1

  • Drywall 2

Apprentices attend classroom training every other Friday, while also completing an on-the-job training component. By the end of the program, apprentices will have gained specialized training, learning, and essential skills such as:

  • Reading and interpreting construction drawings to lay out partitions

  • Installing insulation and framing

  • Hanging drywall and installing ceiling grid and tile

  • Installing doors and frames

  • Drywall finishing techniques