Carpenter at Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training - Millwight
at Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training - Millwight in Honolulu, HI
About This Program
Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training - Millwright offers a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship with a millwright specialization, based in Honolulu, HI. This employer-sponsored program is designed for individuals who want to enter a technically demanding and well-regarded branch of the construction and industrial trades while earning wages throughout their training.
The four-year program consists of 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in machinery installation, alignment, rigging, precision measurement, equipment maintenance, and general carpentry fundamentals. Classroom instruction complements field experience to build a well-rounded professional skill set.
Graduates achieve journey-level standing in the carpentry trade with millwright competencies applicable to industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Hawaii and beyond. The millwright specialty is valued across a range of industries, offering apprentices a broad and durable career path upon program completion.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Carpenter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Hawaii
Carpenters in Hawaii are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Apprenticeship Division.
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