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.
Become a Drywall Carpenter
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.
Explore Our Program
Finish Our Program With The Expertise to Jump-Start Your Career
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
