Carpenter at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - Electricians
at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - Electricians in Affton, MO
About This Program
The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - Electricians sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Affton, MO. This employer-sponsored, time-based program offers paid carpentry training for individuals entering the construction trades in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Running four years, the program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build skills in framing, finish carpentry, interior systems, and formwork through supervised field experience. Classroom instruction addresses blueprint reading, jobsite safety, building codes, and construction mathematics to give apprentices a thorough grounding in the trade.
Completing the program qualifies graduates for journeyman carpenter status, supporting employment across a broad range of construction project types. Apprentices earn wages from the start, with pay increasing progressively as they advance through each phase of the four-year program.
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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