CARP Application
Thank You for your interest in CARP – The Carpenters Apprentice Ready Program. CARP’s goal is to identify and train motivated Southwestern Pennsylvania residents that have existing barriers to employment in the building trades.
Become a Prepared Candidate
The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center, the EAS Regional Council of Carpenters, and the General Building Contractors Association have partnered to offer the Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program (CARP). CARP’s goal is to identify and train motivated Southwestern Pennsylvania residents that have existing barriers to employment in the building trades.
Classes prepare candidates to complete the intake process for the Pittsburgh Carpenter’s Apprenticeship Program and to be successful as a Union Carpenter in the field from day one. CARP is a Pre-Apprenticeship program registered with the PA Department of Labor. Training Includes:
- Interview Skills, Resume Building, Job Search Skills
- Being Successful in Construction through Attitude, Character, and Ethics
- Working with the Tools and Material - Shop Skills & Safety
- Construction Math - Measurement and Beyond
Next training begins February 2025!
Thank you for your interest! Please note, you must commit to attend all training sessions as outlined in this program schedule below. If you are interested and can attend all training dates, click on CARP Application to apply.
- December 31st - Application Deadline for 2025!
- ZInterviews: January 18th
- Training Dates (every Saturday, 7:30am-3:30pm)
- EFebruary 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
- EMarch 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
- Location: Pittsburgh Training Center 652 Ridge Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205
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