An apprentice is someone who is learning a trade by working under the guidance of
skilled workers of that trade, called journeymen. It is on-the-job training. You earn
while you learn, and you are paid a wage from the first day you become a working
apprentice. Apprentices are usually paid at about 50% of the journeyman rate of pay to
start, but the wages are increased periodically, usually every six months, until you reach
the full journeyman rate. It takes from two to four years to normally complete one of our
programs. We offer several different apprenticeships at the Willamette Carpenters Training
Center. Check out one of the other pages for more detailed information
and remember…….
Apprenticeship can yield a lifelong rewarding CAREER !!
Apprentices in the construction training program move
from first period to eighth period apprentice before becoming a journeyman carpenter.
Students learn through an innovative program that combines classroom instruction with
hands-on training. Apprentices earn "skill blocks" as they increase their
knowledge of basic construction techniques. This training supplements the training and
experience they get while working on-the-job with journeyman carpenters.
Apprenticeship coordinators
manage the programs and monitor the progress of the individuals who enter the various
trade disciplines.
Knowledge and training is what puts a skilled carpenter above other workers.
For current information on Apprenticeship openings go to the announcements page of this website.
