Carpenter at Florida Carpenters Apprenticeship Program, GNJ
at Florida Carpenters Apprenticeship Program, GNJ in Palm City, FL
About This Program
The Florida Carpenters Apprenticeship Program, GNJ sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship based in Palm City, FL. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers individuals on Florida's Treasure Coast a paid path into the carpentry trade through hands-on field experience and structured classroom learning. Apprentices earn wages from the first day of the program.
Spanning 4 years, the program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with experienced carpenters learning framing, form construction, finish carpentry, interior and exterior systems, and proper tool usage. Coursework covers blueprint reading, construction math, Florida building codes, and safety standards required on commercial and residential job sites.
Graduating apprentices earn journey-level carpenter credentials and are prepared for careers in Florida's active construction market. Palm City and the surrounding Treasure Coast region continue to see residential and commercial growth, creating steady demand for skilled carpenters ready to work across a wide variety of project types.
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.
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