Carpenters

Carpenters make up the single largest group of skilled workers in the county. Everything around you has been constructed by a skilled Carpenter; from your home, to your schools, to the fast food restaurant down the street. Their skill and talent levels as a craftsman are as varied as the conditions in which they work.

Carpenters use a variety of hand and power tools, such as hammers, levels, drills, wrenches, digital equipment, lasers and saws. If you have an interest in building residential, commercial and public structures "Frame your Future" as a carpenter.

You must:

	Be at least 17 years of age
	Possess a high school diploma or GED Certificate
	Be physically able to handle the demands of the trade

How do I prepare for the trade?

The following will be helpful:

	Acquiring related work experience
	General math courses
	Problem solving skills
	Develop good personal work ethics
	Develop communication skills

What are the program specifics?

	Length of program is 4 years
	Four weeks of related classroom instruction each year (160 hours)
	Starting pay under general contract is 60% of scale
	Annual "OJT" requirement is 1200 hours
	Applications are taken twice monthly from March through September
	Health and pension benefits begin as a first year apprentice

Where do I apply or receive additional training?

Art Galea, Coordinator
Carpenters Training Center
370 Breaden Drive
Monroe, Ohio 45050
Phone: (513) 539-7849
Fax: (513) 359-7870

Toll-Free: (877) 638-8544

Dayton Building and Construction Apprenticeship Council

Carpenters

How do I prepare for the trade?

What are the program specifics?

Where do I apply or receive additional training?