Carpenter at Eastern Atlantc States Carpenters Technical Centers
at Eastern Atlantc States Carpenters Technical Centers in Upper Marlboro, MD
About This Program
The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Upper Marlboro, MD. This employer-sponsored, paid training program is designed for individuals who want to enter the construction industry and develop professional carpentry skills from the ground up.
The apprenticeship lasts four years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced carpenters learning framing, formwork, interior finishing, and specialty systems, while classroom sessions cover blueprint interpretation, safety regulations, and construction mathematics.
Upon successful completion, apprentices achieve journeyman carpenter status, qualifying them for career opportunities across residential, commercial, and industrial job sites in Maryland and the broader mid-Atlantic region. Pay increases are built into the program as apprentices advance through each phase of training.
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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