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with the BLS projecting about 5,500 new jobs on top of the 372,000
that exist right now.
The education: No post-secondary degree or trade school educa-
tion is necessary for painters, most of whom build their expertise
through on-the-job training and work experience.
Drywallers
The job: Drywallers hang drywall panels, tape them to prepare them
for painting, and handle the painting necessary to finish the walls.
A drywaller will also often offer ceiling tile installation services,
as there is a lot of overlap between hanging drywall sheets and
hanging ceiling tiles.