Apprenticeship & Training
Training That Raises the Standard
Train Here.
Build Anywhere.
At Carpenters Local 308, training isn’t an afterthought—it’s the foundation. Our members sharpen their skills through hands-on instruction, real-world applications, and industry-leading programs designed to keep them ahead of the curve. From core techniques to advanced systems, this is where craft meets confidence.
Our training prepares carpenters to take on anything the job throws their way—safely, efficiently, and with pride. Backed by union standards and a commitment to excellence, Local 308 members don’t just learn the trade—they master it, building careers that last and skills that stand out on every jobsite.
Start Taking Your Carpentry Education Seriously
Training with Carpenters Local 308 means more than learning the basics—it’s about building a career with real opportunity. With access to ongoing education, advanced certifications, and pathways to leadership roles, members are equipped to grow with the industry, not get left behind. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, the training is built to keep you working, advancing, and earning.
Level Up
Your Career
- Industry-recognized certifications that validate skills and open doors
- Ongoing training to stay current with tools, materials, and technology
- Clear advancement pathways from apprentice to journeyman and beyond
- Specialized courses in areas like scaffolding, interior systems, and concrete
- Training aligned with contractor needs and real-world demand
- Access to upgraded facilities and state-of-the-art equipment
- First Aid/CPR/AED, OSHA 30, Scaffold 40, Acoustical Ceilings, Aerial Lift & Fork Truck, Construction Fall Protection, Construction MasterPro Calculator, Doors Hardware, Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety, ICRA (Best Practices), Total Station, Solid Surface Installer, Rigging & Signaling
Apprenticeship
Build a Career That Lasts.
The Carpenters Local 308 Apprenticeship Program is your pathway to a skilled, high-paying career in the trades. Combining paid, on-the-job training with classroom instruction, apprentices gain real experience while building the knowledge and confidence to succeed long-term. It’s not just training—it’s a direct route to becoming a highly skilled union carpenter with opportunities to grow, lead, and earn.
- Get paid to learn—no student debt, just real-world experience
- Earn competitive wages and benefits from day one
- Train in a safety-first environment that protects you on every job
- Build a career with clear pathways to journeyman status and beyond
Apprenticeship Programs in Cedar Rapids, IA
When you join Carpenters Union Local 308, you join a national network with more than half a million skilled men and women. Our members love helping people find their footing and grow in this industry. We offer a state-certified apprenticeship program. Register today to grow your skills and become a certified journeymen apprentices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and surrounding areas. For over 40 years, the highly experienced training committee at Five Rivers Carpenters JATC has been teaching apprentices the art of carpentry. Through commercial carpentry and residential carpentry, our goal is to help apprentices become professional contractors.
Our four-year program allows hardworking apprentices the opportunity to work beside highly trained journeymen carpenters, all while earning a paycheck.
Are you ready to learn what it takes to become a journeymen? Fill out an application today, or call 319-365-9519 or 319-363-0279 to learn more about our carpentry apprenticeship program. If you’re a hardworking individual with the willingness to learn from highly trained journeymen carpenters, Five Rivers Carpenters JATC has the program for you. Enroll in our apprenticeship program today and become a qualified carpenter.
Our four-year program allows hardworking apprentices the opportunity to work beside highly trained journeymen carpenters, all while earning a paycheck.
- Is a state-of-the-art facility with a highly experienced training committee
- Accepts applicants 18+ years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Offers over 20 carpentry certifications and a variety of day and night classes