Carpenter at Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers - Cumberland Area Carpenters
at Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers - Cumberland Area Carpenters in Cumberland, MD
About This Program
The Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers - Cumberland Area Carpenters sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program based in Cumberland, MD. This employer-sponsored program welcomes motivated individuals ready to learn the carpentry trade while earning a paycheck from day one.
Over four years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on field experience covers structural framing, concrete formwork, finish carpentry, and interior systems. Classroom sessions address blueprint reading, jobsite safety, building codes, and trade math, giving apprentices the full skill set needed to work effectively in the field.
Finishing the program earns apprentices journeyman carpenter status, a credential that supports long-term employment prospects across construction sectors in Maryland and neighboring states. Pay starts at the beginning of the apprenticeship and increases as apprentices advance through program milestones.
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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