Carpenter at Carpenters JATC Northern Nevada
at Carpenters JATC Northern Nevada in Reno, NV
About This Program
The Carpenters JATC Northern Nevada offers a union carpenter apprenticeship in Reno, NV. Backed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, this Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program provides industry-recognized training for individuals pursuing a career in the carpentry trade in northern Nevada.
This four-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience across a range of carpentry tasks including framing, forming, interior and exterior finishing, and blueprint execution. Classroom coursework addresses construction safety, trade mathematics, building codes, and technical drawing interpretation. Wages are paid from the first day of training.
Upon completion, graduates earn journey-level carpenter status along with the advantages of union membership, such as negotiated wage scales, health and pension benefits, and access to job referral systems across the region. Reno's continued growth makes this an excellent time to enter the trade.
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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