Carpenter at Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College
at Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College in Philadelphia, PA
About This Program
Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This employer-based program is designed to prepare motivated individuals for a skilled career in carpentry through a combination of paid work experience and formal technical education.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn foundational and advanced carpentry skills including framing, forming, layout, and finish work through daily work on construction projects. The technical college component provides instruction in blueprint reading, construction math, building regulations, and jobsite safety.
Completing the program results in journeyman carpenter status and a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion. Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College's established presence in Philadelphia provides apprentices with access to a wide network of employers and construction opportunities across the greater mid-Atlantic construction industry.
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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