School Objective
"The Arizona Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Program is a
joint Labor/Management training system established in 1946. It
is a registered apprenticeship program with the State of
Arizona and the U.S. Department of Labor."
Admission/Entrance Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be drug free.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Length of Study
6000 - 8000 On-the-Job (OJT) Hours
Day or Evening Classes
Day classes only, 40 hours per week: 4 weeks per year. Remainder of time spent on the job.
Class Size
5-30 apprentices per class.
Degree/Certification at Graduation
All apprentices receive 40 hours college credit through
GateWay Community College, which can be applied to an
Associate Degree in Construction Technology. At completion,
participants receive a Journeyman Certificate from the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America,
along with Apprenticeship Completion from Arizona and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Accreditation/Approvals
- State of Arizona - Apprenticeship Services
- U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
- Approved for Veteran's Benefits
Comments
The Arizona Carpenters Apprenticeship is a "hands on" apprenticeship training program where you "earn while you learn".