Carpenter at Carpenters JATC Southern Nevada
at Carpenters JATC Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV
About This Program
The Carpenters JATC Southern Nevada sponsors a union carpenter apprenticeship in Las Vegas, NV. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program delivers structured, paid training backed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, serving one of the most active construction markets in the western United States.
The four-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial, residential, and large-scale construction projects while learning framing, forming, finishing, interior systems, and scaffold work. Classroom instruction covers safety regulations, construction documents, trade mathematics, and industry standards. Wages increase as apprentices progress through each level of the program.
Graduating apprentices earn journey-level carpenter status and union membership, opening access to competitive wages, negotiated benefits, and a broad contractor network in southern Nevada's dynamic building environment.
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.
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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