Carpenter at Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Louisville
at Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Louisville in Louisville, KY
About This Program
The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Louisville offers a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship program in Louisville, KY. Louisville's active and diverse construction market makes it an excellent location for this employer-sponsored program, which provides paid training and a structured path to journey-level status in the carpentry trade.
The apprenticeship spans four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills across core carpentry disciplines, including framing, forming, finish work, safety compliance, and blueprint reading. Coursework in the classroom reinforces field learning at each stage of the program.
Graduates earn journey-level carpenter credentials recognized across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Louisville's position as a major regional hub for construction, logistics, and commercial development gives completers of this program strong long-term employment prospects in a dynamic and growing market.
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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