Carpenter at JAC Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers - LOCAL 205
at JAC Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers - LOCAL 205 in Upper Marlboro, MD
About This Program
The JAC Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers - Local 205 offers a union-affiliated registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Upper Marlboro, MD. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program, apprentices benefit from the structured support and industry standards that come with union-backed training.
This four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn framing, concrete formwork, interior finishing, door and window installation, and specialty carpentry systems. Classroom instruction covers blueprints, building codes, safety practices, and trade mathematics, building the knowledge base needed to succeed on any job site.
Completing this JATC program leads to journeyman carpenter status recognized throughout the union and the broader construction industry. Apprentices are paid throughout the program and typically see progressive wage increases as their skills and responsibilities grow.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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