(Education and Training Requirements) Many of these programs are affiliated with unions and contractors and thus are roughly equivalent to apprenticeships, although they may be shorter in duration. (Education and Training Requirements) Classes may cover all the subjects of an apprenticeship through combination of textbook and hands-on studies. (Education and Training Requirements) Employers may have a favorable opinion of school-trained workers and hire them at a higher rate of pay than untrained workers. (Education and Training …show more content…
(How to Become a Carpenter)If you are a young person and are still in middle school or high school, often times there are shop classes offered that will help introduce you to carpentry skills through woodworking projects. (How to Become a Carpenter)These classes can help prepare you for a career as a carpenter. (How to Become a Carpenter)Other classes which may also be helpful in the carpenter trade include Algebra, Geometry, Business Mathematics, Technology, Physics, and even Physical Education, since carpentry can be a fairly physical job. (How to Become a Carpenter) Some high schools offer drafting classes which include some computer design. (How to Become a Carpenter)You may have a class that includes designing and reading blueprints. (How to Become a Carpenter)This will give you a taste of what carpentry is all about, and to help you decide if it is the right career for you. (How to Become a Carpenter)before someone commit to being a full time carpenter, they may want to do a couple of projects first. (How to Become a Carpenter) One of the more simple projects could be building a dog house from scratch. (How to Become a Carpenter) Following detailed step by step dog house plans won't be too difficult, but will give you some hands on experience. (How to Become a Carpenter) Another project that would