Carpenter at Southwest Carpenter & Affiliated Trades Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
at Southwest Carpenter & Affiliated Trades Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee in Albuquerque, NM
About This Program
The Southwest Carpenter and Affiliated Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers a Carpenter apprenticeship in Albuquerque, NM. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides a structured entry point into the carpentry trade for residents of New Mexico looking for a paid, skill-building career path.
The four-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under journeymen carpenters on live construction projects while attending classroom sessions covering framing, forming, blueprint reading, construction safety, trade math, and finish carpentry techniques. Apprentices are compensated throughout their training.
Upon completion, graduates are recognized as journey-level carpenters, prepared to work across commercial and residential construction projects throughout New Mexico and the Southwest. Albuquerque's steady construction growth offers solid employment prospects for skilled carpenters entering the workforce.
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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