Carpenter at Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Grayson
at Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Grayson in Grayson, KY
About This Program
The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Grayson sponsors a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship program in Grayson, KY. As part of a multi-state council, this employer-sponsored program gives apprentices in eastern Kentucky access to a well-organized training structure and a network of construction employers across the region.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build foundational and advanced carpentry skills through a combination of hands-on field work and classroom learning, covering areas such as framing, concrete formwork, finish carpentry, construction safety, and blueprint reading.
Graduates achieve journey-level carpenter status with credentials valid across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. For those in the Grayson area looking to enter a stable, skilled trade through a structured and paid training program, this apprenticeship offers a clear and rewarding path forward.
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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