Carpenter at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland, ME
About This Program
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program located in Rockland, ME. This employer-sponsored, time-based program provides paid training for individuals entering the carpentry trade in coastal Maine.
The apprenticeship spans four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience in framing, finishing, installation work, and construction fundamentals while classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, building codes, safety standards, and trade calculations.
Upon completing all requirements, apprentices earn journeyman carpenter status, qualifying them for ongoing employment in residential and commercial construction. The program is paid throughout, and apprentices can expect their wages to reflect their growing skills and experience as they progress through each year of training.
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.
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.
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