Carpenter at North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund
at North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund in Albany, NY
About This Program
The North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund offers a Carpenter apprenticeship in Albany, NY, providing a clear, employer-supported pathway into the carpentry trade for individuals in the Capital Region. This non-union program combines paid field experience with classroom learning over a four-year period.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn framing, forming, interior and exterior finishing, blueprint execution, and proper use of carpentry tools and equipment. Classroom instruction covers construction mathematics, OSHA safety protocols, building codes, and material estimation. Apprentices are compensated throughout each stage of the program.
Graduates earn journey-level carpenter status, positioning them for employment across Albany's growing construction market and the broader North Atlantic region. The carpentry trade offers lasting career stability and the satisfaction of visible, tangible contributions to the built environment.
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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