Carpenter at Marquette Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center
at Marquette Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center in Negaunee, MI
About This Program
The Marquette Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Negaunee, MI. Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this time-based program provides paid, hands-on training for individuals entering the carpentry and millwright trades.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in structural framing, finish carpentry, formwork, and interior construction systems. Classroom sessions provide training in blueprint reading, safety practices, building codes, and trade mathematics to complement fieldwork.
Upon completing the program, apprentices earn journeyman carpenter credentials that support employment across construction and industrial sectors in the Upper Peninsula and beyond. Apprentices are compensated from day one, and wages typically rise with each completed phase of training.
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.
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