Carpenter at Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training
at Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training in Honolulu, HI
About This Program
Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training offers a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship program located in Honolulu, HI. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured path into the carpentry trade for residents of Hawaii who want to earn wages while gaining professional skills.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn core carpentry skills such as rough and finish framing, concrete formwork, interior and exterior trim, blueprint interpretation, and jobsite safety. Classroom coursework supports and deepens what apprentices experience in the field each day.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level carpenters, ready to work across Hawaii's active construction industry. With ongoing development in both residential and commercial sectors across the islands, skilled carpenters are consistently in demand, making this apprenticeship a valuable long-term investment.
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.
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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