Carpenter at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - Southeast Missouri Campus
at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - Southeast Missouri Campus in Cape Girardeau, MO
About This Program
The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - Southeast Missouri Campus sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Cape Girardeau, MO. Part of a statewide regional training network, this employer-sponsored program provides paid carpentry training for individuals in southeast Missouri entering the construction trades.
The four-year program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build skills in structural framing, formwork, finish carpentry, and interior systems installation through supervised field work. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, safety practices, building codes, and trade mathematics to ensure apprentices are prepared for a wide variety of project types.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman carpenters, equipped for long-term employment across residential, commercial, and industrial construction in Missouri. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, with pay increasing as they advance through each training milestone.
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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