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How to become a Carpenter?
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Robert Kohn
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There are several ways to get into the field.
1. You can go to a trade school which gives you an advantage when you get out because you know more than someone who doesn't (unless they have someone they learnt from.)
2. You can go to a company that has labor positions and learn by watching and asking questions when time permits. Some companies have journeyman positions that you can learn on the job.
3. You can do co-op or intern jobs that are related in the carpentry field.
4. There are even non-profits that offer jobs (ex. Mike Rowe Works Foundation (mikeroweworks.com)
5. There are other non-profits that have openings.
I hope this helps.
Bob Kohn
1. You can go to a trade school which gives you an advantage when you get out because you know more than someone who doesn't (unless they have someone they learnt from.)
2. You can go to a company that has labor positions and learn by watching and asking questions when time permits. Some companies have journeyman positions that you can learn on the job.
3. You can do co-op or intern jobs that are related in the carpentry field.
4. There are even non-profits that offer jobs (ex. Mike Rowe Works Foundation (mikeroweworks.com)
5. There are other non-profits that have openings.
I hope this helps.
Bob Kohn