Apprenticeship Opportunities
Available Programs in West Virginia
WV Union Carpenter Apprenticeship
The WV Carpenter Training Center offers an intensive training program designed to develop carpenters that can be competitive and productive in today's job market. Our intensive "dirt to doorknobs" training program teaches an apprentice the skills they will need to be quality craft workers and to be efficient on the job in all aspects of the construction process. From job site layout, concrete forms, metal framing, welding, floor laying, millwork, trim and finish work, to blueprints, the WV Carpenter Training Center produces some of the states most highly trained carpenters. Generally, a carpenter is one of the first trades on the job and one of the last to leave. With new technology appearing every day, you must have quality training to produce quality results. The days of wood framing and driving nails are gone only to
be replaced by technology minded carpenters who frame with metal and the newest construction materials available.
The WV Union Carpenter Apprenticeship consists of four, intensive years of training. Apprentices must complete at least 200 hours of classroom training per year and 1600 hours of On-The-Job-Training. Pay raises come as your knowledge increases. Journey workers of all trades who complete a registered apprenticeship program are usually considered the best of their trade. Contractors often look to apprenticeship graduates as future candidates for leadership positions. Our Carpenter apprenticeship
graduates are considered the elite of our membership.
Application Information
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Minimum requirements for application
Age and Education:
- Applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply.
- Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED to apply.
Terms of Residence:
- Applicants must be residents of West Virginia for at least 3 months.
Other Requirements:
- Applicants must have a valid WV driver's license and all applicants must take an Aptitude Test.
- Applicants must be physically able to perform the work of the trade. Reliable transportation is needed.
Process of Selection for WV Carpenter Joint Apprenticeship:
Applicants begin by completing and turning in an application. All applicants must meet minimum requirements to be considered. After completing the application, applicants will be notified by mail as to the date of the entrance exam. Exam consists of basic math, fractions, decimals, and feet/inches problems. If the applicant passes the exam with 70% or above, they will be contacted by registered mail as to the date of an interview. Interviews are standardized and all questions are asked of all applicants. Interview forms are scored by interviewers. The applicant's interview scores are added with exam score to make up the total score. Applicant is then entered into the selection pool for the area in which they reside. Applicants are accepted according to their total scores. Applicants will not be discriminated against for any reason. Experience in the trade is not necessary for application but
is helpful. Applicant should bring proof of any previous training or work experience with them at time of application. Copies of minimum requirements will be accepted.
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Contact information regarding this trade and apprenticeship program:
Phone: (304) 428-1891 Fax: (304) 428-8081
110 Boyles Lane
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Odie R. Parkins Jr., Coordinator
