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Carpenter Apprenticeship
Carpenter Apprenticeship
at United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Los Angeles Catalog
A union apprenticeship is an excellent career choice if you like to work with your hands; are willing to serve an apprenticeship for up to five years, depending on the trade you select; have dexterity, mechanical ability, problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team; want to earn a living wage and good benefits; and want the opportunity to advance in your career.
- Become skilled in a trade, and get paid to do it - "Earn While You Learn!"
- Paid "scholarship" - no or low-cost supervised training
- Full-time employment with career placement built in
- Progressively increasing wage with excellent benefits
- Nationally recognized credential - Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate
- Improved job security and standard of living
- Opportunity for college credit and/or associate degree
- Pride and Dignity
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Example Career
Carpenters
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
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Hourly Wage
$36,160
$51,390
$89,950
$17.39
$24.71
$43.25
Admissions
- Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or Verified 6 months full time work experience in a construction related trade, or Graduated from an approved pre-apprenticeship program. May vary in areas…
- Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
- Applicant must be able to read and understand the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job and in related training classes, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the job.