Carpenter at Saginaw Carpenters Training Center
at Saginaw Carpenters Training Center in Saginaw, MI
About This Program
The Saginaw Carpenters Training Center sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in Saginaw, MI. This time-based program is open to individuals ready to enter the carpentry trade through a structured, paid training path in central Michigan.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical skills in framing, formwork, finish carpentry, and interior systems while working alongside experienced tradespeople. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, building codes, safety regulations, and construction mathematics.
Upon completing the program, apprentices become journeyman carpenters prepared for employment across residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. The program is paid throughout, and apprentices can expect progressive wage increases as they advance through each level of training and build their skill set.
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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