Carpenter at St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenter's Regional Council
at St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenter's Regional Council in St. Louis, MO
About This Program
The St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenter's Regional Council sponsors a registered Carpenter apprenticeship program in St. Louis, MO. This time-based program offers paid training for individuals who want to enter the carpentry trade through a regional council serving Missouri's two major metro areas.
Over four years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on training covers structural framing, formwork, finish carpentry, and interior systems installation. Classroom instruction addresses blueprint reading, construction safety, building codes, and trade mathematics, preparing apprentices for the full range of tasks on a modern job site.
Completing the program leads to journeyman carpenter status, a widely recognized credential that supports long-term employment in commercial, residential, and industrial construction throughout Missouri. The program is paid from day one, with progressive wage increases tied to each stage of advancement.
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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