Carpenter at Detroit Carpenters Training Center
at Detroit Carpenters Training Center in Detroit, MI
About This Program
The Detroit Carpenters Training Center sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Detroit, MI. This time-based program is designed for individuals who want to build a lasting career in the construction trades through paid, structured training in the heart of Michigan's largest city.
The program runs for four years, combining 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen learning framing, formwork, finish carpentry, and interior systems, while classroom sessions cover blueprint reading, construction math, safety regulations, and applicable building codes.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman carpenters with the skills and credentials to pursue steady employment across Detroit's residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. Apprentices are paid from the start of training, with wages increasing as they progress through each stage of the program.
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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