Apprenticeship Directory
 A Directory to Apprenticeship Programs in the Illinois Valley

                                                                                         

CARPENTRY

Carpenters work on all phases of construction work;  including concrete formwork, wood and steel framing, drywall, finish carpentry, floor coverings, builder’s hardware, ceilings, scaffolding, cabinetmaker, building remodeling and repairing, pile driving and bridge construction.
Length of Apprenticeship:
Four (4) Years 

Classroom training:  160 hours per year

*Four 40-hour weeks of class per year/one class per quarter

On-the Job training:  a minimum of 1300 hours per year

*Work must be performed for a union contractor 

Wage Information:
(Wages may vary depending on type and location of work.)

1st Year/ 1st 6 months   40% of journeyman wage
1st Year/ 2nd 6 months   50% of journeyman wage
2nd Year/ 1st 6 months    60% of journeyman wage
2nd Year/ 2nd 6 months   70% of journeyman wage
3rd Year    80% of journeyman wage
4th Year   90% of journeyman wage
Journeyman 100% of journeyman wage
(View current wage rates )

Benefits:
 Health Insurance and Pension

Basic Requirements:
*Must be at least 17-years old.
*Social Security Card
*Birth Certificate
*Drivers License
*All educational transcripts
*Diploma or G.E.D. certificate (recommended but not required)
*Green Card or Work Visa
*DD214 from military (if applicable)
*Must pass a Math Qualifying Test (70% or higher)

Completion of the above requirements will qualify the applicant for an interview.

Upon successful completion of the interview, the applicant will be placed on a list of approved applicants.

Working Conditions:
Carpenters work indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather. Carpenters also work underground and at high elevations.

Recommended Preparatory Classes:
 Mathematics (including algebra), science, communications, vocational classes, and shop classes.

Abilities:
*Must be in good physical condition.
*Must have good mental abilities and positive attitude.
*Drug screen and physical exam are also required.

Work Experience: (Helpful, but not necessary for acceptance.)
Working with hand and power tools.

Entry Process:
 *Individuals must meet the basic requirements listed above.
 *Applicant must also meet with the local business representative to determine availability of work.
*Applicant will begin apprenticeship program upon signing the apprenticeship agreement.  However,
  pay increases are based on obtaining required classroom hours and classroom training, as well as
  on-the-job hours.
*Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Contact:
Northwest Illinois and Eastern Iowa Carpenters J.A.T.C.
(815) 332-7006
7978 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL  61108
Coordinator:
Richard Wenger

 

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The information on this website has been collected and prepared by the Illinois Valley Construction Industry Labor/Management Program.  Every effort has been made by the Program to assure the accuracy of  the data.  The Illinois Valley Construction  Industry  Labor/Management Program makes no endorsement or recommendation of any of the apprenticeship programs described on this website.  The information contained on this website may be reproduced with appropriate credit given to the Illinois Valley Construction Industry Labor/Management Program.  All rights reserved.