Carpenter at North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund - Connecticut
at North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund - Connecticut in Millbury, MA
About This Program
The North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund - Connecticut offers a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship administered through the fund's base in Millbury, MA, serving apprentices pursuing careers in Connecticut. This employer-sponsored program connects Connecticut-based applicants with a regional training structure designed to develop skilled, job-ready carpenters.
The four-year program consists of 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build hands-on skills in structural framing, formwork, finish carpentry, and safety, while classroom instruction provides the technical foundation in blueprint reading, construction math, and trade knowledge needed to succeed at the journey level.
Graduates earn journey-level carpenter credentials recognized across the North Atlantic states, including Connecticut. With active residential and commercial construction markets throughout Connecticut and the broader New England region, completing this apprenticeship sets the stage for a stable and rewarding carpentry career.
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.
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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