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Also known as Sheet Metal Local 17
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Apprenticeship is a form of training for a skilled trade or craft that combines classroom instruction with on-the-job experience. It involves working under the guidance and supervision of a master tradesperson or experienced professional to learn the practical skills and knowledge necessary for a particular occupation. Apprenticeships can last from one to five years, depending on the field and the program, and often lead to certification or journey-level status in the chosen trade.

A sheet metal apprenticeship is a training program for individuals interested in becoming skilled tradespeople in the field of sheet metal work. This apprenticeship involves both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

In our program, you get to learn how to weld, measure, cut, bend, and shape sheet metal into various forms for use in construction projects such as HVAC systems, ductwork, roofing, and building facades. We are the only trade that designs and fabricates what we install from raw materials. We also teach you how to operate and maintain machinery and equipment used in sheet metal work.

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Georgia Southern University partners with METAL to advance workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing
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Georgia Southern University partners with METAL to advance workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing

Georgia Southern University partners with METAL to advance workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing  Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University
February 11, 2026
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