Carpenters



Carpenters work in a variety of conditions and have a wide range of skill levels. Carpenters weld metals, mold plastics, saw wood, form concrete, build scaffolds and layout buildings. They also install doors and windows, build cabinets and lay floors. Their tools are hammers, saws, lasers, digital and electric devices, as well as basic organizational skills. Carpenters crafts include: Carpenters and Joiners, Millwrights, Pile Drivers, Residential Carpenters, Interior Systems Carpenters, Lathers and Dry Wallers, Cabinet Makers and Millworkers and Floor Coverers. Millwrights are listed separately in this directory. Training Apprentices & Journeyworkers from ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, CT & NY State.


New England Carpenters Training Fund
Length of Apprenticeship: 4 years 640 hours of classroom training and 5,200 hours of on‐the job training.

Basic Requirements:

  • Must be 17 years of age or older to apply and 18 years old to join.
  • Must be in good physical condition may require a physical.
  • A high school transcript or G.E.D. scores is preferred. However, an applicant may provide proof of satisfactory completion of pre‐job preparatory course in Carpentry of at least six months such as United Brotherhood of Carpenters Job Corps, or other approved carpentry apprentice preparatory course. Documentable on‐the‐job training of six months or 1500 hours experience in the construction field would also qualify an applicant as having met the minimum educational requirements.
  • Must pass an interview
  • Must pass drug and alcohol test

Application Process:

  • Applicants must attend an informational session, which runs approximately one hour.
  • Applicants will be given a code to an online application at the conclusion of informational sessions.
  • Attendance for the entire informational session is mandatory. Late arrivals will be denied admission to that session.

Information Sessions are held the first Monday of the month at 6:00 PM sharp at:

  • Boston, MA: Boston Carpenters Training Center, 750 Dorchester Avenue, 2nd Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Millbury, MA: New England Carpenters Training Center, 13 Holman Rd, Millbury, MA 01527

Contact Information:
Tom Fischer, Director New England Carpenters Training Fund
13 Holman Rd. Millbury, MA 01527
Tel: (508)792‐5443
Email: info@nectf.org
www.nectf.org



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Training for a Career as a Union Carpenter



Few programs are as important to the construction industry as training, and no one trains carpenters like the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. For over 100 years, the UBC has developed and improved training programs to develop well-rounded, skilled crafts workers who have built America.



Tips: For joining and succeeding in the carpenter apprenticeship in 2022.



I went to the carpenter training center (pnci). I spoke with Aser (an instructor) on how apprentices can be successful during classes. He gave some good advice. I went more in depth on the interview process. The initial process of join the apprenticeship is maybe the most important. You must take it very seriously. If your late or acting lackadaisical it's not likely you will be accepted in the apprenticeship. Aser also spoke about classes he teaches. The training center is a lot more hands on teaching. So, if your more of a hands-on learner this is the right place for you.



Dan Duffy | Carpenters Local 328



Dan Duffy has been a proud union carpenter for 33 years. He grew up in Brighton, where he learned the trade and where he still lives....and works! Though his retirement is secure, he works to help his sons pay for their education and simply because he enjoys it.



New England Carpenters Union Training. (With Eryn.)



In this video I am going to show you some of the projects us apprentices need to do for the carpenters union. I thought anyone looking to join am find this helpful. If your not looking to that's fine to just sit back and enjoy!



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Good advice from a member of the Carpenters Union to a student





Hey Jeff, Sure, I can offer some advice. First your going to need to attend the info session for the Milbury, MA location (where you live). After the info session you will receive a code which will allow you to apply to the union. The good news for you is unions in general are in need of people so getting in right now isn’t as difficult as it used to be. The union is a great place to be for those of us who enjoy the rigors of construction work. The main thing I will tell you is this, just be yourself when you get an interview. The union isn’t just looking for people who are willing to work, they are looking for people who they think will be good fit. If you be yourself and present yourself with confidence you will be fine. Then you will need to pass a drug test. If you present yourself well in the interview and pass your drug test you should have no problem. Once your accepted be sure to call the local union hall once a month every month until you get a job. I’ll be honest it could take up to a year for you to get your first job but it could also happen within a month. Once you get your first job you will officially be in the union on a probationary period. Then you’ll be off and running on your way to a satisfying and rewarding future. I’m currently in my first year in the union, and if I can do it you can as well. I hope this helps.



Links





North Atlantic States Regional Counsel of Carpenters
http://www.nercc.org/Join_Us/Apprenticeship



Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship and Vocational School Training Program


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