Carpenter at Construction Industry Training Council of Washington - Carpenter

The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship in Bellevue, Washington. This employer-based program offers individuals in the greater Seattle metro area a structured and paid entry point into the carpentry trade through a well-established training organization serving the Pacific Northwest construction industry.

The program spans four years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced carpenters on residential, commercial, and mixed-use construction projects, developing skills in framing, forming, layout, and finish carpentry. Technical instruction covers blueprint reading, construction calculations, building codes, safety standards, and materials commonly used in Washington State construction.

Completion of the program results in journeyman carpenter status and a Department of Labor Certificate of Completion. Bellevue's active and growing construction sector provides graduates with strong employment prospects, and the CITC's established relationships with area contractors help connect completing apprentices with career opportunities across western Washington.