How To Become A Union Carpenter Apprentice

At the Information Session we will give you all necessary information regarding our Apprenticeship program.

How to become a union carpenter apprentice. The apprenticeship program is a four year competency based training program that includes both classroom training and on the job training. An Applicant for the Carpenters Training Program must be at least 18 years old or 17 years old with written parental consent. Whether you are just starting your career in one of our acclaimed apprenticeship and training programs or are a seasoned construction veteran and think you have what it takes to be part of our trade and our union we invite you to contact your local UBC council for information on how to join.

Regional Council A letter of recommendation must be obtained by the applicant from a local union affiliated with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice and Training Program. May vary in areas. Apprenticeship combines classroom studies with on-the-job training supervised by a trade professional.

Some choose to complete a carpentry program at a vocational school to learn the basic skills required for the trade. Much like a college education it takes several years to become fully trained in the trade that you choose. The process for becoming a union apprentice is different across many unions and trades but they all follow similar guidelines.

To become a union carpenter you must first become an apprentice carpenter. Unions such as the United Brotherhood Carpenters will offer apprentice training programs for aspiring carpenters to start their productive careers. A highschool diploma or GED equivalent Either 6 month full-time work experience in a construction trade or graduation from a pre-apprenticeship program.

In order to become a carpenter you first need to graduate high school or get your GED. To become an apprentice carpenter you need a high school diploma or equivalent. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires 150 hours each year of related technical instruction which must be mastered by the apprentice in order to successfully complete the program.

Gain Carpentry Apprentice Job Experience. Gain union benefits after 90 days in the program. This session will inform you of our apprenticeship practices training and procedures.