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Carpentry Apprenticeship
Overview
Carpentry is the largest construction trade in the industry, assuring a
positive employment outlook. Carpenters work with many tools and materials
to build houses, erect skyscrapers, construct bridges, tunnels, highways and more.
Job duties involve every step of the building process, from reading
blueprints to building and removing forms. Career advancement opportunities
are strong, with many carpenters becoming carpentry supervisors, general
construction supervisors or independent contractors.
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Employment Outlook
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