Carpenter at Carpenters Millwrights JATC
at Carpenters Millwrights JATC in Las Vegas, NV
About This Program
The Carpenters Millwrights JATC in Las Vegas, NV offers a union carpenter apprenticeship that encompasses both carpentry and millwright disciplines. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program provides apprentices with dual-trade exposure, making graduates highly versatile in Nevada's construction and industrial sectors.
The four-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Training covers carpentry fundamentals alongside millwright skills such as machinery installation, precision alignment, and equipment rigging. Classroom instruction addresses blueprint reading, trade mathematics, safety protocols, and the technical principles underlying both trades.
Graduates earn journey-level status and the benefits of union membership, positioning them for a wide range of opportunities in Las Vegas's construction, manufacturing, and industrial maintenance markets. The breadth of skills gained in this program gives graduates a competitive advantage in the regional labor market.
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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