Carpenter at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - St. Louis Floorlayers
at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - St. Louis Floorlayers in St. Louis, MO
About This Program
The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program - St. Louis Floorlayers sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in St. Louis, MO. This employer-sponsored program focuses on floorlaying and carpentry skills, offering paid training for individuals entering this specialized area of the construction trade.
The program runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in flooring systems installation, finish carpentry, material handling, and surface preparation, with classroom instruction covering blueprint reading, safety standards, building codes, and trade calculations relevant to flooring and carpentry work.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman carpenters with specialized experience in flooring systems, positioning them for steady employment across commercial and residential construction in the St. Louis area. Wages are paid throughout the apprenticeship and increase as apprentices advance through the 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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