Carpenter at Carpenter's Daughter Apprenticeship Program
at Carpenter's Daughter Apprenticeship Program in Pine Bluff, AR
About This Program
The Carpenter's Daughter Apprenticeship Program offers a registered carpenter apprenticeship based in Pine Bluff, AR. This employer-sponsored, non-union program is designed to bring motivated individuals into the carpentry trade through a combination of paid field experience and structured classroom learning. Apprentices begin earning wages from the start of the program.
Running 4 years in duration, the program provides 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience in residential and commercial carpentry, including rough framing, finish work, form construction, and the use of hand and power tools. Technical instruction covers blueprint reading, construction math, material knowledge, and workplace safety standards.
Graduates of this program complete their training as journey-level carpenters ready to work across a wide range of construction settings. Pine Bluff and the broader Arkansas region offer ongoing opportunities in new construction and renovation, making this a practical pathway to a long-term career in the building trades.
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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