Carpenter at Carpenters JATC, South Central Ohio District
at Carpenters JATC, South Central Ohio District in Columbus, OH
About This Program
The Carpenters JATC, South Central Ohio District offers a union carpenter apprenticeship in Columbus, OH, one of the state's fastest-growing cities. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program delivers comprehensive, union-backed carpentry training to individuals in the south central Ohio region.
The program runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journey-level carpenters on active construction projects, developing skills in framing, forming, interior and exterior finishing, and construction documentation. Classroom training covers safety regulations, trade mathematics, blueprint reading, and Ohio-specific building codes.
Graduates earn journey-level carpenter status and union membership, giving them access to negotiated wages, benefits packages, and referral networks throughout the region. Columbus's robust construction pipeline offers strong and sustained demand for skilled carpenters entering the workforce.
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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