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Q. How do I apply for Apprenticeship?

A. Click here for complete instructions.

Q. Does the Apprenticeship School cost anything?

A. There is no direct cost to you to attend the Apprenticeship School. The Carpenters' Union is committed to training the best-qualified carpenters around. Part of every working carpenter's benefit package is money contributed to the development and operation of a top-notch apprenticeship school. This school is without additional cost to the apprentice.

Q. How many years is a typical apprenticeship?

A. The complete apprenticeship program is 4 years long. During each year you are required to complete 2 semesters of 'classroom' auxiliary training of 80 hours each or 160 hours per year at the Labor Technical College. Additionally, your apprenticeship includes job site experience of 2000 hours per year for each of the 4 years. (Cabinetmaking is a 5-year course of study.)

Q. When are the classes held?

A. Classes are scheduled between the hours of 8 am to 4 pm. Apprentices are scheduled for 4 weeks of training per year of apprenticeship for 160 hours per year. Note: Completion of all hours for each course is required to receive credit for the course.

Q. Are daytime training hours the only hours available for apprenticeship training?

A. All apprentice training is scheduled for daytime: no evening classes are given.

Q. Are there any classes during the summer?

A. No. There are no classes held between the end of June and Labor Day.

Q. Do you need to speak English?

A. English is the common language in construction. English is necessary to understand instructions and directions. Coordination and communication on a job site are very important. If you have difficulty with English you will have difficulty understanding what you will have to do on the job site. There is great financial pressure on the job site to get the job done. There is no time to teach English. Your ability to keep working will be influenced by how well you understand the instructions your foreman and your coworkers give you. The public schools provide classes in English for your language. Take advantage of them. Your future may depend on it.