Leave Your Mark
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Become a Skilled Tradesperson
An apprenticeship is a unique opportunity that blends classroom instruction with hands-on, on-the-job training without the college debt. As an apprentice, you earn a livable wage while you learn, gaining practical experience in a real work environment. Apprenticeships help you develop lifelong skills and provide access to ongoing training, ensuring you continue to grow your knowledge and enhance your employability throughout your career.
Michigan
Pre-Apprenticeship
Michigan's Pre-Apprenticeship programs help adults ages 18 and older explore careers in the skilled trades while building the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Participants gain hands-on experience with basic carpentry, learn to use power tools safely and efficiently, develop essential workplace skills, and gain valuable exposure to construction careers. Pre-apprenticeships help prepare participants to apply for and begin a paid, four-year union apprenticeship that combines on-the-job training with state-of-the-art classroom instruction.
Ready to take the next step? Submit an interest form or more information.
For graduates interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades, the next program begins in October 2027.
Build Michigan
Summer Camp
Build Michigan Summer Camp empowers young people through hands-on carpentry, mentorship, and real-world exposure to the skilled trades. Campers develop practical skills, confidence, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving while learning from experienced trades professionals about safety, craftsmanship, and industry standards. The camp also introduces participants to union apprenticeship opportunities and earn-while-you-learn career pathways, helping them explore rewarding, stable careers in construction and the skilled trades.
Ready to take the next step? Submit an interest form for more information.
Michigan
Parent Day
Encouraging students to explore all career options—including the skilled trades—helps them find careers that match their interests and strengths. Union skilled trades offer paid, tuition-free apprenticeships with hands-on training and long-term career opportunities.
Students, parents, and educators can tour our Training Centers to learn more about apprenticeships and see firsthand the opportunities available to the next generation of carpenters and millwrights.
Want to learn more? Sign up for a Parent Day!
Step Up. Stand out. Get Hired.
From the field to the jobsite, this is how careers start. Carpenter Combines are happening throughout the Northern Midwest all year round. Join the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters at an upcoming Carpenters Combine in your area.
Step up to a 10-station, hands-on skills course and put your talent on display in front of union contractors who are ready to hire on the spot. Come ready to showcase your skills, ability, and attitude for a shot at excellent pay and benefits, including healthcare, pension, and retirement.