Carpenter at Inland Northwest Chapter Associated General Contractors Carpenters AC
at Inland Northwest Chapter Associated General Contractors Carpenters AC in Spokane, WA
About This Program
The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Associated General Contractors Carpenters AC sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship in Spokane, Washington. This employer-based program draws on the resources of the AGC's Inland Northwest network to provide apprentices in the region with a high-quality, paid pathway into the carpentry trade.
The four-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience working on commercial, civil, and residential construction projects throughout the Spokane and Inland Northwest area, building skills in framing, forming, layout, and finish work. Technical instruction covers blueprint reading, construction math, material identification, safety practices, and applicable building codes.
Graduates earn journeyman carpenter status and a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion. The Associated General Contractors' membership network in the Inland Northwest means completing apprentices have access to a wide range of employers in the regional construction market, supporting strong career prospects in both commercial and heavy construction.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Carpenter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Washington
Carpenters in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
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