Carpenter at Central South Carpenters & Millwrights Training Trust Fund
at Central South Carpenters & Millwrights Training Trust Fund in Metairie, LA
About This Program
The Central South Carpenters & Millwrights Training Trust Fund offers a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship program based in Metairie, LA, in the greater New Orleans metro area. This employer-sponsored program provides a paid training pathway for aspiring carpenters in southeast Louisiana, backed by a trust fund with significant regional experience in construction workforce development.
The four-year program is built on 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn framing, concrete formwork, finish carpentry, safety regulations, and blueprint reading through a curriculum that integrates classroom learning with practical field experience.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level carpenters equipped for work in New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf Coast region. Southeast Louisiana's construction industry, driven by infrastructure investment, commercial growth, and ongoing recovery and development projects, offers strong employment opportunities for skilled carpentry professionals.
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.
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