Carpenter at Carpenters Training Trust Fund for Northern California Mosi

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at Carpenters Training Trust Fund for Northern California Mosi in Pleasanton, CA

About This Program

The Carpenters Training Trust Fund for Northern California MOSI sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship in Pleasanton, CA. This employer-sponsored program serves the Northern California construction industry by training apprentices through a structured combination of paid fieldwork and technical classroom education. Apprentices earn wages throughout the entirety of the program.

Spanning 4 years, the program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced carpenters on real projects, learning framing, forming, millwork, interior systems, and finish techniques. Classroom instruction focuses on blueprint reading, construction math, material science, California building codes, and safety regulations.

Graduates of this program complete training as journey-level carpenters prepared to work across the diverse construction landscape of Northern California. The Bay Area and Central Valley continue to see significant demand for skilled carpenters, and this trust fund program provides a well-supported pathway into long-term employment in the trades.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Carpenter

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$14.50/hr
Journeyman wage$25.87/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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