Apprenticeship
Carpenters and Millwrights are building Michigan’s future – and you can be part of our Union by becoming an Apprentice today.
A professional career with superior training and a secure future
An Apprenticeship is a training program that trains someone to become highly skilled in a particular trade. The Apprentice program is a four-year program consisting of practical on-the-job training and classroom experience. Apprenticeships give workers the opportunity to earn a living wage while learning.
As a Union Apprentice you will:
- Combine classroom training with on-the-job training.
- Be paid good wages on an ascending scale.
- Earn a pension, annuity, and insurance benefits.
- Continually build upon your skills even after graduation.
- Learn a skill from the best professionals in the field.
- Acquire skills and credentials that are nationally recognized.
Apprentice Program Requirements:
- Applicants must submit proof of age, high school diploma, or equivalent, social security card or U.S. work authorization document, and driver’s license or state identification.
- Pass basic math assessment
- Applicants must comply with applicable immigration work rules and regulations.
- Drug screen is required.
Financial Cost:
- All training is free to members in good standing. As a Union, through payroll deduction, we pay for all our training and facilities. Taxpayers do not pay a dime. We provide both Apprentice Training and Journey-level upgrades. Skilled workers that complete our programs and upgrades are more employable, receive better wagers and stand out from non-union workers.
Apprentice Pay Scale
Based on Journeyman scale
Select "Get Started" to begin your journey!
The apprenticeship is great. It might seem intimidating but the instructors are here to help you. Before this, I was working two part-time jobs. I couldn’t provide for my family. Now, I can.
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights
