Carpentry
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