Carpenter at Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Greenwood
at Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Greenwood in Greenwood, IN
About This Program
The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Greenwood offers a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship program in Greenwood, IN, south of Indianapolis. This employer-sponsored program provides apprentices in central Indiana with paid, structured training in the carpentry trade through a council with tri-state reach and strong regional employer relationships.
The four-year program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in framing, formwork, finish carpentry, safety, blueprint reading, and construction math. Training advances progressively, with apprentices taking on more complex work as their experience and abilities grow.
Completing this apprenticeship leads to journey-level carpenter credentials recognized across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The Greenwood and greater Indianapolis area offers a broad and active construction market, giving graduates strong employment prospects in residential, commercial, and industrial building projects.
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.
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