Registered sheet metal worker apprentices by county, open recruitment windows where the state publishes them, and how the apprentice tier fits Michigan's licence ladder. Updated nightly.
Michigan has 618 registered sheet metal worker apprentices in active status (fiscal year 2025, DOL RAPIDS), placed in 48 counties, 0.6 per 10,000 residents. That is 16.9 apprentices for every 100 employed sheet metal workers in the state, the rate at which the trade is training its own replacements.
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Registered sheet metal worker apprentices by county of the apprentice, largest first. Each county links to its sheet metal workers market page.
| County | Apprentices | Share | Per 10k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 95 | 15% | 0.5 |
| Macomb County | 93 | 15% | 1.1 |
| Oakland County | 47 | 8% | 0.4 |
| Genesee County | 38 | 6% | 0.9 |
| Kalamazoo County | 35 | 6% | 1.3 |
| Muskegon County | 27 | 4% | 1.5 |
| Calhoun County | 20 | 3% | 1.5 |
| Eaton County | 17 | 3% | 1.6 |
| St. Clair County | 17 | 3% | 1.1 |
| Monroe County | 16 | 3% | 1.0 |
| Saginaw County | 16 | 3% | 0.9 |
| Kent County | 13 | 2% | 0.2 |
| Van Buren County | 13 | 2% | 1.7 |
| Livingston County | 12 | 2% | 0.6 |
| Lapeer County | 11 | 2% | 1.2 |
| 33 other counties | 148 | 24% |
Source: DOL RAPIDS apprenticeship FY2025, active status, county-coded; as of December 31, 2025.
Credential types the No dedicated Michigan sheet metal worker licence. Sheet metal work is regulated through the state's mechanical/HVAC licensing where it applies: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section, Mechanical Division. issues for this trade: Michigan mechanical/HVAC credential covering ductwork and sheet metal, Registered apprenticeship (USDOL or joint apprenticeship committee). See how to get a sheet metal worker license in Michigan for hours, exams and renewal.
Sources: registered apprentices: DOL RAPIDS apprenticeship FY2025, active status, as of December 31, 2025; employment: BLS QCEW construction x OEWS occupation share (estimate); population: U.S. Census 2023 estimates.
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