Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program - Apprentice Experience

For #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we wanted to hear from our #UnionApprentices. Check out what they had to say about their experience in the #ApprenticeshipProgram.

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[jimsubbie]

You go to school. School is no joke it's college accredited as a trade. You're taught true skills and trade industry pro levels. Do the work get more money. I'm a journeyman and I'm teaching the 9 and 16 this December join us in New carpenters classes.

[justin_case]

I’m a commercial carpenter in the Chicago area I am not union but carpentry I love it!

[jxgallardo]

I have no experience in framing but I do have the tools needed to do the job as I bought them over time to prepare me for the job. Do you need any experience in order to get in? I’m a quick learner and I’m ready to get this going!

[whynotme]

I’m interested in getting into this trade but have no idea where to start or apply for the program

[amaniindia]

Are raises given every 6 months?
How does that work?

[Angelr_]

Unless you know someone… you get in
Idk anyone so they don’t really help

[michealklee]

It’s the best! Solidarity forever ✊🏻union strong 💪 Chicago carpenters local 10🇺🇸🖕🏽🐀

[vewefgc]

Don’t do this kids bunch of broken promises. Unless u have family members. Ur good. None family members or friends u gonna be working like a slave like me and getting belittled on the daily.

[straight.white.man.]

I'd you are not illegal, move on