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Carpentry Careers

Carpentry careers offer a rewarding blend of craftsmanship and creativity, allowing individuals to build everything from intricate custom furniture to sturdy homes and commercial structures. Carpenters use their skills to work with various materials, including wood, plywood, and laminates, applying techniques to create functional and aesthetically pleasing results. The profession demands precision, problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of building codes and safety practices.


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Prerequisites & Soft Skills   First Steps Toward Apprenticeship   While You're on the Waitlist    Find Work that Builds Relevant Skills

Prerequisites & Soft Skills

Requirements

  • High school diploma

Soft Skills

  • Being on time
  • Waking up early
  • Ability to work while going to school
  • Taking direction from supervisors

Example Jobs for Carpenters

  • Carpenters
  • Acoustical Installers
  • Drywall/Lathers
  • Wood Floorlayers
  • Insulators
  • Millmen & Cabinet Makers
  • Millwrights
  • Modular Systems Installer
  • Pile Drivers
  • Scaffold Erectors
  • Shinglers

 

First Steps Toward Apprenticeship

While You're on the Waitlist

Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs

These training programs typially take a year to complete.

 

Take Classes

Classes usually take several months to complete.

  • Laney College

    Carpentry | Electrical & Electronics Technology | Environmental Control Technology | Welding

  • Chabot College

    Industrial Technology

 

Find Work that Builds Relevant Skills