Carpenter at Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers Cumberland
at Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers Cumberland in Cumberland, MD
About This Program
Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers Cumberland sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Cumberland, MD. This employer-sponsored program offers paid training for individuals pursuing a skilled trade career in carpentry without needing prior experience to apply.
The program runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical skills in rough framing, form carpentry, finish work, and interior systems installation. Classroom instruction complements field work with training in blueprint reading, safety protocols, building codes, and construction calculations.
Graduates earn journeyman carpenter credentials upon program completion, positioning them for stable, well-paying employment in construction throughout western Maryland and the surrounding region. Wages are paid from the start and increase progressively as apprentices demonstrate growing competency across the trade.
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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