{"id":19,"date":"2025-05-27T04:49:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T04:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carpentersfuture.org\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2025-10-10T20:48:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T20:48:08","slug":"apply-now","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carpentersfuture.org\/?page_id=19","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9cf8f26d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a170cc76 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Program Overview \u2013 Florida International Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Florida International Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Program is a four-year, state-recognized apprenticeship designed to prepare individuals for a successful, lifelong career in the skilled trades\u2014without the burden of student debt. We combine structured classwork with real jobsite experience, giving you the tools to earn, learn, and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a registered apprenticeship under a GNJ sponsor and supported by our nonprofit training organization, this program places you directly into meaningful, hands-on work on some of the most exciting and secure jobs in the country\u2014ranging from NASA facilities and military bases to government infrastructure and aerospace installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Learn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apprentices train in both technical knowledge and practical carpentry, completing approximately 4 hours of classwork per week. Classes are offered online and in-person to support your schedule, and all instruction is aligned with state and federal requirements for certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sample Course Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction to Tools &amp; Site Safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blueprint Reading &amp; Construction Math<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Framing, Drywall, and Concrete Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OSHA 10 &amp; 30 Safety Certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scaffolding &amp; Fall Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layout, Measuring, and Estimating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish Carpentry &amp; Trim Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Code Compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal Site Protocol &amp; Clearance Procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4-Year Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>208 hours of classroom instruction per year (online and in-person)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2,000 hours of on-the-job training per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Earn:<\/strong><br>As an apprentice, you\u2019ll earn a paycheck from day one. Wages increase as your skills grow. Upon completion, you\u2019ll receive a Journeyman Certificate\u2014recognized across the industry and often required for higher-paying federal or government projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Joining:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No tuition or student loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jobsite experience on federal projects (NASA, Space Force, military bases)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certifications required to become a licensed Journeyman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clear path to a long-term, respected career in the trades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This program is open to all motivated individuals, including veterans, high school graduates, and career changers. 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