Carpenter at Northern Mn Carpenters Jac
at Northern Mn Carpenters Jac in Duluth, MN
About This Program
The Northern MN Carpenters JAC sponsors a union-affiliated registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Duluth, MN. This Joint Apprenticeship Committee program provides carpenter training backed by organized labor, offering apprentices strong industry standards and union support from day one.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build skills in structural framing, concrete formwork, finish carpentry, and interior construction systems through supervised field work. Classroom sessions address blueprint reading, construction safety, applicable building codes, and trade mathematics.
Completing the program earns apprentices journeyman carpenter credentials recognized throughout the union and the broader construction industry in northern Minnesota and beyond. Apprentices are paid throughout training, and wages increase progressively as they demonstrate competency and advance through each program level.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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