Carpenter at New England Carpenters Training Fund - Boston
at New England Carpenters Training Fund - Boston in Dorchester, MA
About This Program
The New England Carpenters Training Fund - Boston offers a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship program based in Dorchester, MA. This employer-sponsored program serves the greater Boston area and gives apprentices access to one of New England's most active construction markets while they earn wages and build trade skills from day one.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn structural framing, concrete forming, interior and exterior finish carpentry, blueprint reading, and construction safety through a curriculum designed to grow in complexity alongside the apprentice's developing capabilities.
Graduates earn journey-level carpenter credentials and are positioned for careers across Boston's robust residential, commercial, and institutional construction sectors. New England Carpenters Training Fund's regional presence and employer connections give completers strong access to employment opportunities throughout the Boston metro area and beyond.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Carpenter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Massachusetts
Carpenters in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards.
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