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What is the best training for becoming a hirable carpenter helper? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective carpenter helper?

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jaresabrown@yahoo.com in West Hartford, Connecticut

60 months ago

I like to be exposed to all types of work so my interest in Carpenter Helper positions are pretty high.

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craigt2u in Superior, Wisconsin

28 months ago

I have been a carpenter for over 12 years and learned everything I know on the job. Though In the 90's there was a huge housing boom until early 2000 with all the sub prime mortgages given out and I would go job to job in the Twin Cities and tell the framing crews I knew what I was doing. After getting fired from a few jobs for not knowing enough I finally gained enough knowledge to hold a position as a carpenter. I believe that is the best way to learn "School of hard nocks" on the job training. Now there does not seem to be too much work out there, These contractors are ripping skilled carpenters off with these crappy wages due to the shortage of work. Anyway, my suggestion is goto college!! I don't think there will ever be as much work as there was in the 90"s for quite some time. Good Luck !!

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jas4613 in Pompano Beach, Florida

27 months ago

Iwould stay away from carp[entry right now.I have been in it for 20 years and there is nowork here in south fl
IN good times i made 25 to 30 dollars per hour.For thee past 3 years in fl i cant get above 19.

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craigt2u in Superior, Wisconsin

27 months ago

Your lucky to be getting $19 an hour. Seems in Northern MN, Duluth area. These contractors are trying to offer $9- maybe $14 an hour.

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A carpenter's 'prentice in Bristol, Tennessee

24 months ago

Not working for yourself I'd say the average wage for a carpenter in TNi is maybe 15to 18 dollars an hour, a helper about 10 or 12 dollars an hour. A carpenter own his own with his own biz probably more like 20 to 25, with a lucky few making 30.

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tyler hughes in Blountville, Tennessee

23 months ago

i need to work and i need a job and i was hopping u all would give me a job

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tyler hughes in Blountville, Tennessee

23 months ago

jaresabrown@yahoo.com in West Hartford, Connecticut said: I like to be exposed to all types of work so my interest in Carpenter Helper positions are pretty high.

i am ably to work any time of the week i can work on weedends and when ever u wont me to i can do anything that u all wont me too.

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