Who can be a carpenters' apprentice?

Any woman or man meeting the minimum requirements!  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Apprentices must be at least 17 years old and in good health. A physical may be required. All apprentices must pass a drug and alcohol test during a 90-day probationary period.

A high-school diploma or GED is preferred. However, an applicant may provide proof of satisfactory completion of a pre-job preparatory course in Carpentry of at least six (6) months, such as United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC), Job Corps, or other approved carpentry apprentice preparatory course, or on-the-job training of six (6) months, or 1500 hours' experience in the construction field that would qualify an applicant as having met the minimum educational requirements.