Carpenter at Bismarck-Mandan Area Carpenters JATC
at Bismarck-Mandan Area Carpenters JATC in Bismarck, ND
About This Program
The Bismarck-Mandan Area Carpenters JATC offers a union carpenter apprenticeship in Bismarck, ND. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it combines employer partnership with union oversight to deliver high-quality, standardized training for aspiring carpenters.
This four-year, time-based program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in framing, forming, finishing, scaffolding, and blueprint reading while working on real construction projects. Classroom training covers trade math, safety regulations, building codes, and construction techniques. Apprentices are paid throughout the program.
Graduates earn journey-level carpenter status and the advantages of union membership, including access to negotiated wages, benefits, and job referral networks. The Bismarck-Mandan region's steady construction activity provides a solid foundation for a long-term carpentry career.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Carpenter Career Outlook
National Median
$25.87/hr
~$53,809.6/yr
Apprentice Start
$14.5/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Carpenter employment is projected to grow in line with construction activity. Residential building, commercial renovation, and infrastructure projects all drive demand. Carpenters with diverse skills across framing, finishing, and concrete work have the strongest prospects. The trade continues to face a shortage of younger workers, creating opportunities for new entrants.
What to Expect as a Carpenter Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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