Length of Apprenticeship
4 years

Job Description
Carpenters cut, fit, and assemble wood and other building materials. They make frames and foundations for buildings; install trim; construct cabinets, fences, and porches; and maintain and repair structures. Carpenters have so many different kinds of responsibilities that they must be versatile. They must know how to use different tools and read blueprints. They should also be physically fit and have good communication skills. Future career path opportunities include jobs as estimators, distribution managers, inspectors, project managers, trade instructors, and foreman.

Instruction
Schooling for carpentry is held at:

• Madison Area Technical College—Madison
• Moraine Park Technical College—Fond du Lac
• Mid-State Technical College—Marshfield
• Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College—Rice Lake

Application Requirements

• Apprenticeship Application. Click here to request an application.
  
• Sponsoring Employer Application (if sponsored)
  
• EEOC Supplemental Information Form
  
• Accuplacer test with a score of 66 or higher on Reading Comprehesion and 56 or higher on Arithmetic. Click here for more testing information.
  
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
• Copy of Driver’s License (or means to get to work)
  

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