Mid America Carpenters Regional Council Apprenticeship Program
| Type of Program | Apprenticeship- |
| Brief Description of Program/Career | Carpenters make up the largest single group of skilled workers in the country. To be a carpenter is to be a member of one of the oldest and most respected trades in the world, and our varied work today stems from the many products that once were made entirely of wood. Carpenters measure, saw, level, and fasten wood and other building materials. They install tile and insulation, acoustical ceilings, cabinets, siding, and much more. They work with many tools and materials to build houses, schools, places of worship, and hotels. They erect skyscrapers, hospitals, office buildings, and prisons and construct bridges, tunnels, and highways. The professional crafts The Professional crafts are;
General Carpentry- Commercial, Residential Specialty Trades- Concrete Form Builders, Floor Coverer, Mill-Cabinet, Millwright, Pile Driver |
| School Name | Carpenter Training Center
1256 Estes Ave. Elk Grove Village, ILL 60007 |
| Application Period | Once a year for 30 days. Date to be announced for this year (dependent on contractor need). |
| Contact Person | Kina McAfee
847-640-7373 |
| Requirements for Application | A valid Driver’s License or state ID can be used to apply. |
| Length of Program | 7 Week Pre-Apprenticeship Program
4 years |
| Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Program Cost to Students | Depending on the craft, Apprentices must purchase their books. The cost is between $85.00 and $341.00 for the entire 4 years. |