Carpenter at North Atlantic States Carpenter Training Fund

The North Atlantic States Carpenter Training Fund sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship in Yalesville, CT. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured and paid training experience for individuals entering the carpentry trade in central Connecticut and the surrounding North Atlantic region. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program as they work and learn on the job.

The program runs 4 years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain skills in residential and commercial carpentry, including rough framing, finish carpentry, form work, wall and ceiling systems, and the proper use of carpentry tools and equipment. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, construction mathematics, safety standards, and applicable building codes.

Upon completion, graduates earn journey-level carpenter status and are positioned for sustained careers in construction throughout Connecticut and the broader Northeast. The North Atlantic States Carpenter Training Fund provides a recognized credential that supports long-term advancement within the building trades.