Carpenter at North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund in Millbury, MA

About This Program

The North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund sponsors a registered Carpenter Apprenticeship program headquartered in Millbury, MA. This employer-sponsored program provides apprentices in the New England region with a paid, structured path into the carpentry trade through one of the region's established carpentry training organizations.

The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in framing, formwork, finish carpentry, construction safety, and blueprint reading. The program's curriculum is designed to progressively build competency, with classroom instruction reinforcing the practical work performed at job sites throughout the training period.

Completing this apprenticeship leads to journey-level carpenter status, with credentials applicable across the North Atlantic states. The fund's broad regional reach and established employer relationships give graduates a strong network and access to employment opportunities across New England and neighboring states.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$14.50/hr
Journeyman wage$25.87/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Massachusetts

Carpenters in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards.

View full Massachusettslicensing requirements →

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