Carpenter at Central Florida Carpenters JATC

Central Florida Carpenters JATC sponsors this union carpenter apprenticeship in Orlando, FL. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it delivers carpenter training through a partnership between union representatives and signatory employers in one of Florida's most active construction markets. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, earning competitive wages while developing trade skills on the job.

This 4-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn framing, concrete forming, finish carpentry, millwork installation, and interior systems under the guidance of experienced journey-level carpenters. Classroom coursework covers blueprint reading, construction mathematics, Florida building codes, and OSHA safety training.

Completing this apprenticeship earns graduates journey-level carpenter status with union recognition throughout Central Florida. JATC membership provides access to collectively bargained wages and benefits, and Orlando's booming construction sector — driven by hospitality, infrastructure, and residential growth — ensures strong career opportunities for skilled carpenters.