Carpenter at Carpenters JATC, Northwest Ohio
at Carpenters JATC, Northwest Ohio in Rossford, OH
About This Program
The Carpenters JATC, Northwest Ohio sponsors a union carpenter apprenticeship in Rossford, OH. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program offers apprentices in the Toledo metro area and surrounding northwest Ohio region a rigorous, paid path to journey-level carpenter status.
The four-year, time-based program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in framing, forming, finish carpentry, drywall systems, and blueprint reading while working on real construction projects throughout the region. Classroom coursework addresses construction safety, trade mathematics, building codes, and technical drawing. Apprentices are paid from the outset and receive wage increases as they advance.
Graduates achieve journey-level status and union membership through the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, unlocking access to negotiated wages, comprehensive benefits, and employment opportunities throughout northwest Ohio and beyond.
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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