Carpenter at Kaw Valley Carpenters
at Kaw Valley Carpenters in Kansas City, MO
About This Program
Kaw Valley Carpenters sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Kansas City, MO. This employer-sponsored, time-based program offers paid training for individuals ready to pursue a skilled carpentry career in the Kansas City area's dynamic construction industry.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop core carpentry competencies in structural framing, concrete formwork, finish work, and interior systems while working under the guidance of experienced journeymen. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, jobsite safety, applicable building codes, and construction mathematics.
Completing all program requirements earns apprentices journeyman carpenter status, a credential that supports ongoing employment across residential, commercial, and industrial construction in the Kansas City metro and throughout Missouri. The program is paid from the start, with wages increasing as apprentices gain skills and advance through each program level.
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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