Carpenter at Carpenters JATC, Northeast Ohio
at Carpenters JATC, Northeast Ohio in Richfield, OH
About This Program
The Carpenters JATC, Northeast Ohio offers a union carpenter apprenticeship in Richfield, OH, serving the greater Cleveland and northeast Ohio construction region. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it combines employer-based training with union oversight to ensure consistent, high-quality skill development.
This four-year program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices rotate through various carpentry tasks on commercial, residential, and industrial projects, covering framing, forming, finish work, interior systems, and construction safety. Classroom instruction reinforces technical knowledge including blueprint reading, construction math, and Ohio building regulations.
Completing this program earns graduates journey-level carpenter status and union membership with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Northeast Ohio's substantial construction activity, including large commercial and public works projects, provides strong ongoing demand for qualified journey-level carpenters.
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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