
has been a union carpenter in New Jersey since 1996 and is a current Union Brotherhood of Carpenters /Carpentry instructor at Edison Job Corps Center. He completed the four-year UBC apprenticeship program and worked in the field as a carpenter until July 2019, when he joined the EJCC team. He has extensive training through the UBC and is authorized to give certification classes for OSHA, scaffolding, green building awareness and vinyl siding.
Carpentry

On the job, you will ...
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Follow blueprints and building plans to install and fix structures and construct and install building frameworks
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Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic or other materials using hand tools
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Insulate buildings, install drywall
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Assist in constructing tall buildings and bridges
Some of the career options you will have ...
Most Carpentry Job Corps graduates go on to work as carpenters in the public or private sector.
The credentials you will earn ...
Students training in the Carpentry training program can earn a pre-apprentice certificate of completion that offers registered apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience. You can also earn industry-recognized credentials in scaffolding and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
What you’ll need to start training ...
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Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
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Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
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Passing scores on all written and performance tests
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Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
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Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements
Jeremy Lee - Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice - Anaconda Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

has over 20 years of residential and commercial carpentry experience. He also is a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 82.
Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice

On the job, you will ...
- Follow blueprints and building plans to install and fix structures and construct and install building frameworks
- Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic or other materials using hand tools
- Insulate buildings, install drywall
- Assist in constructing tall buildings and bridges
Some of the career options you will have ...
Most Carpentry Job Corps graduates go on to work as carpenters in the public or private sector.
The credentials you will earn ...
Students training in the Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn a pre-apprentice certificate of completion that offers registered apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience. You can also earn industry-recognized credentials in scaffolding and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
What you’ll need to start training ...
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
- Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
- Passing scores on all written and performance tests
- Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
- Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements
Construction
Job Corps offers training in the following construction areas. Get started today.

Carpenters follow blueprints and building plans to install and fix structures and construct and install building frameworks.

Mark Craddock - Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice - Anaconda Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

brings nearly 30 years in the commercial carpentry industry to his role as Lead Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice instructor at Anaconda Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. Mark has worked in commercial carpentry for nearly 30 years.
Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice

On the job, you will ...
- Follow blueprints and building plans to install and fix structures and construct and install building frameworks
- Measure, cut and shape wood, plastic or other materials using hand tools
- Insulate buildings, install drywall
- Assist in constructing tall buildings and bridges
Some of the career options you will have ...
Most Carpentry Job Corps graduates go on to work as carpenters in the public or private sector.
The credentials you will earn ...
Students training in the Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn a pre-apprentice certificate of completion that offers registered apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience. You can also earn industry-recognized credentials in scaffolding and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
What you’ll need to start training ...
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
- Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
- Passing scores on all written and performance tests
- Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
- Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements
Construction
Job Corps offers training in the following construction areas. Get started today.

Carpenters follow blueprints and building plans to install and fix structures and construct and install building frameworks.

Construction
Job Corps offers training in the following construction areas. Get started today.

Carpenters follow blueprints and building plans to install and fix structures and construct and install building frameworks.
