Carpenter at Carpenters JATC, Southwest Ohio
at Carpenters JATC, Southwest Ohio in Monroe, OH
About This Program
The Carpenters JATC, Southwest Ohio offers a union carpenter apprenticeship in Monroe, OH, providing structured, paid training through a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee affiliated with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. This program serves apprentices across the southwest Ohio region.
Running four years, the program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under journey-level carpenters on commercial and residential job sites, developing skills in framing, forming, finish carpentry, interior systems, and more. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, trade mathematics, OSHA safety standards, and Ohio building codes. Wages increase progressively throughout the apprenticeship.
Graduates earn journey-level carpenter credentials and union membership, providing access to negotiated wages, benefits, and job placement resources across southwest Ohio's construction market. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters' network supports long-term career growth well beyond the apprenticeship period.
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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