Let’s Build Together
Federal investment in infrastructure and an aging workforce are among the factors creating great opportunities in the construction industry. There is an ongoing need for qualified, reliable people to fill satisfying jobs that pay well and provide rewarding benefits.
As students head back to school, the Carpenters union is expanding opportunities to explore, prepare for and advance a career in carpentry and affiliated construction trades. Best of all, the comprehensive education comes without decades of debilitating student debt!
From “Shop Fridays”–where students get a full-day, hands-on look at training facilities–to career advancement opportunities aided by tuition-reduced college degree programs, this is the place to map a rewarding career in the trades.
Training and lifelong learning
We’re proactively training for the skills, knowledge and tools of tomorrow to ensure the most professional and productive workforce.
We offer five types of training:
- PRE-APPRENTICESHIP: Opportunity for those with no carpentry skills to gain credits/entry into our apprenticeship program. Can include use of our “Career Connections” project plans and full curriculum at participating high schools.
- APPRENTICESHIP: Four/five-year tuition free program developing comprehensive skills through both shop instruction and paid employment on active construction sites.
- SKILLS ENHANCEMENT: Free upgrade classes available to journey-level carpenters throughout their career.
- SPECIALTY TRAINING: Specific training related to a designated area of carpentry or a particular job. Can be tailored and scheduled for specific, individual employer needs.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Programs to enhance personal leadership skills and and enhance collaborative, efficient working relationships.
Additional Educational Opportunities
Through partnerships with Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Alfred State University and SUNY Sullivan, NASRCC members can advance as construction professionals and earn a college degree. Tuition is significantly reduced and scheduling is convenient for full-time work schedules.