Carpenter at Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Warsaw
at Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Warsaw in Warsaw, IN
About This Program
The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters JATF-Warsaw sponsors a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship program located in Warsaw, IN. Part of a tri-state council with broad regional reach, this employer-sponsored program provides apprentices in northern Indiana with a paid pathway into the carpentry trade.
Spanning four years, the program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn carpentry fundamentals and advanced techniques including structural framing, concrete formwork, finish work, safety compliance, and construction math and blueprint reading. Skills are built progressively through coordinated field and classroom instruction.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level carpenters equipped for employment in residential and commercial construction across Indiana and the broader tri-state area. Warsaw's growing manufacturing and construction economy, combined with the council's multi-state network, provides a solid foundation for a rewarding carpentry career.
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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