Carpenter at High Rise Concrete Carpenters JATC Of Nyc
at High Rise Concrete Carpenters JATC Of Nyc in New York, NY
About This Program
The High Rise Concrete Carpenters JATC of NYC offers a specialized union carpenter apprenticeship in New York, NY, focused on concrete forming for high-rise construction. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program prepares apprentices for one of the most technically demanding and physically challenging segments of the carpentry trade.
The four-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on large-scale high-rise projects throughout New York City, learning concrete forming systems, shoring, layout, stripping, and related structural carpentry techniques. Classroom training covers safety regulations, load-bearing calculations, blueprint reading, and NYC building code requirements specific to high-rise concrete construction.
Graduates earn journey-level status as high-rise concrete carpenters and the benefits of union membership, including competitive union-scale wages and access to New York City's consistently active high-rise construction sector.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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