Carpenter at Ronald E. Carpenter, Electrical Contractor
at Ronald E. Carpenter, Electrical Contractor in Canaan, CT
About This Program
Ronald E. Carpenter, Electrical Contractor sponsors this registered carpenter apprenticeship based in Canaan, CT. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers individuals in northwestern Connecticut a paid pathway into the carpentry trade, combining hands-on field experience with structured technical instruction. Apprentices earn wages throughout the full 4 years of the program.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced tradespeople learning core carpentry skills including framing, finish work, structural repairs, hardware installation, and the use of hand and power tools. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, construction math, building codes, and workplace safety standards.
Upon completing the program, graduates qualify as journey-level carpenters prepared for residential and commercial construction work throughout Connecticut and the surrounding New England region. This apprenticeship offers a direct route into a skilled trade with consistent demand in both new construction and renovation work.
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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