Carpenter at Fargo-Moorhead Area Carpenters JATC
at Fargo-Moorhead Area Carpenters JATC in Fargo, ND
About This Program
The Fargo-Moorhead Area Carpenters JATC sponsors a union carpenter apprenticeship in Fargo, ND. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program delivers structured, paid training for individuals entering the carpentry trade in the Fargo-Moorhead metro area.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn core carpentry skills on active job sites, including framing, forming, interior finishing, exterior trim, and material layout. Classroom instruction covers construction math, blueprint reading, safety standards, and building codes, providing apprentices with both field and theoretical competencies.
Graduates achieve journey-level carpenter status and gain the benefits associated with union membership through the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Fargo's expanding construction sector makes this program a strong launchpad for a well-compensated, in-demand trade career.
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.
How to Apply
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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