Carpenter at Carpenter Technology Corp - Latrobe Plant
at Carpenter Technology Corp - Latrobe Plant in Latrobe, PA
About This Program
Carpenter Technology Corp's Latrobe Plant sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers individuals a structured path to becoming a skilled carpenter while earning wages throughout their training.
The program is four years in duration and requires apprentices to complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Day-to-day work experience includes framing, layout, forming, finishing, and general construction carpentry tasks performed at the Latrobe facility and associated job sites. Technical instruction covers blueprint interpretation, construction math, material knowledge, and workplace safety.
Completing the apprenticeship qualifies graduates as journey-level carpenters with a nationally recognized credential through the U.S. Department of Labor. The hands-on nature of the training at Carpenter Technology Corp's Latrobe Plant prepares apprentices for a durable career in construction and industrial carpentry.
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.
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