CARPENTER

Open Shop

Carpenters work with power and hand tools. They build forms for concrete and frame buildings, walls, footings, columns and stairs. Wood framing includes house building, roofs, stairs, decking and sheathing. Carpenters install doors, windows, storefronts and handrails, build cabinets, counter tops and finished stair handrails. They also work on drywall, wood flooring, metal jams and ceilings. They may be involved in the original construction or remodel of almost every kind of structure, including houses and commercial buildings, bridges, churches or factories, and highways.

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    Construction worker measuring lumber
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    All calculations based on a 120 hours/month work schedule.

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    1. Select: Military Status GI Bill® benefit Eligibility
    2. Cut and paste the School Name as listed above
    3. Copy housing allowance and paste above

    *Contact union local for updated wage information.

    GI Bill Usage Breakdown:
    100% - 1-6 months
    80% - 6-12 months
    60% - 12-18 months
    40% - 18-24 months
    20% - 24-30 months
    *Usage Optional
    Eligible veterans in an approved Apprenticeship Program can use their GI Bill® benefit and receive a tax-free stipend on a monthly basis. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® stipend is the equivalent of the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of an E-5 with dependents (based on the zip code of the training facility) which is paid addition to normal wages. Refer to the chart below to understand how Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are paid, or consult the VA website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Link) to see how other VA chapters are paid for Apprenticeship Training.