Carpenter at Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers - Washington, D.C.
at Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers - Washington, D.C. in Baltimore, MD
About This Program
Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers - Washington, D.C. offers a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program located in Baltimore, MD. This employer-sponsored program is open to individuals ready to enter the carpentry trade and earn a paycheck from day one of training.
Spanning four years, the program delivers 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in structural framing, concrete formwork, interior systems, and finish carpentry, while classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, material estimation, safety standards, and building codes.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman carpenters, prepared for long-term careers in construction across the Baltimore and greater mid-Atlantic region. Wages increase progressively throughout the apprenticeship, rewarding skill development at each stage of 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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