Carpenter at Florida International Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Program, GNJ
at Florida International Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Program, GNJ in Melbourne, FL
About This Program
The Florida International Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Program, GNJ sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship in Melbourne, FL. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides individuals in the Space Coast region with a paid, structured pathway into the carpentry trade. Apprentices earn wages from the start of the program as they gain real-world construction experience.
The program runs 4 years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in rough framing, concrete forming, finish carpentry, wall and ceiling systems, and the use of hand and power tools. Technical instruction covers blueprint reading, construction math, Florida building codes, and OSHA safety regulations.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level carpenters equipped for work in residential, commercial, and industrial construction throughout Brevard County and the broader Space Coast area. Melbourne's proximity to ongoing development and aerospace-related construction projects makes this an active and opportunity-rich area for skilled trade workers.
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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