Carpenter at Heather Carpenter
at Heather Carpenter in Three Rivers, MI
About This Program
Heather Carpenter sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program based in Three Rivers, MI. This time-based program offers paid training for motivated individuals looking to develop professional carpentry skills through structured, hands-on experience in southwestern Michigan.
The apprenticeship runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build competency in framing, finish carpentry, installation work, and general construction practices. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, jobsite safety, building codes, and trade calculations essential to working effectively in the field.
Completing all program requirements leads to journeyman carpenter status, qualifying graduates for employment in residential and commercial construction. Apprentices receive wages throughout the program, with increases tied to skill development and advancement through each training level.
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.
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