SKILLS
Students in Carpentry are trained in the following subject areas:
- Constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures using wood, metal, drywall, and other materials
- Measuring materials and distances for project layout
- Properly using hand and power tools to cut and fasten materials according to specified measurements
- Building structures out of wood and metal, erecting scaffolds, and building concrete forms according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions
- Following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment
CAREER OPTIONS
Most Carpentry Job Corps graduates go on to work as carpenters in the public or private sector.
REQUIREMENTS
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
CREDENTIALS
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students who complete a center-based program in the Construction training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as:
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Students training in union-affiliated programs can earn a certificate of completion that offers apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience from organizations such as:
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)
- International Masonry Institute (IMI)
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
- The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)
- National Plastering Industry Joint Apprenticeship Trust Fund (NPIJATF)