Carpenter at Utah Carpenters & Allied Trades JATC
at Utah Carpenters & Allied Trades JATC in West Jordan, UT
About This Program
The Utah Carpenters and Allied Trades JATC sponsors this union carpenter apprenticeship in West Jordan, Utah. As a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee program, it combines union labor and contractor support to provide apprentices in the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas with structured, paid training in the carpentry trade.
This four-year, time-based program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journey-level carpenters on commercial and residential job sites, gaining skills in framing, forming, layout, and interior and exterior finishing. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, construction math, safety regulations, building codes, and trade tools and materials.
Upon completing the program, apprentices earn journeyman carpenter credentials and a Department of Labor Certificate of Completion. Union membership through the Utah Carpenters and Allied Trades JATC provides tiered wage increases over the course of the apprenticeship and access to health, pension, and other negotiated benefits for members in the Utah construction industry.
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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