Carpenters Combine
The Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters has created workforce development strategies that not only help contractors meet immediate labor demands but also build sustainable recruitment pipelines for the future. By combining targeted outreach, hands-on career exploration, industry partnerships, and direct hiring opportunities, the Council connects individuals with rewarding careers in the skilled trades while providing contractors with access to a growing pool of trained and motivated workers.
These efforts are designed to support project demands, and ensure the long-term strength and competitiveness of the construction industry across the region. Through a proactive approach to recruitment and workforce development, NMRCC is helping create a reliable talent pipeline that benefits workers, contractors, and the communities they serve.
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Mobile Carpenters Combine
Contractors:
Scout. Recruit. Hire.
The Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters provides a state-of-the-art mobile hiring unit that brings Carpenter Combines directly to job sites and community spaces. Contractors can watch skilled carpenters and millwrights demonstrate their abilities through hands-on obstacle courses and demonstrations, seeing skills in action, not just on paper, and making confident, on-the-spot hires.
We handle everything from marketing and materials to recruiting and staffing, and the course can be customized to meet your project’s specific needs.
Interested in booking a Carpenters Combine with NMRCC's mobile trailer? Availability is limited and filling quickly. Email mobilecombine@nmrcc.com for questions or to request a date today.
Career Seekers:
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. Step into the lineup by registering today!
Community Carpenter Combines
Building the next generation of skilled trades professionals starts with creating meaningful connections in the communities we serve. Through innovative partnerships and high-profile events, the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters is expanding awareness of rewarding careers in the union construction industry and reaching individuals who may not have otherwise considered a future in the trades.
By partnering with high-profile organizations, including Major League Baseball teams such as the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers, the Regional Council provides recruitment opportunities that blend workforce development, community engagement, and broad public visibility. These events bring skilled trades advancement into venues where thousands of people gather, allowing the Council to connect with new audiences in an engaging and accessible environment.
Attendees can explore apprenticeship programs, career pathways, wages, benefits, training opportunities, and connect directly with union contractors ready to hire. Stay tuned for a community Carpenters Combine near you!