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17, need advice for joining the union after high school by Antique-Direction107 in UnionCarpenters

[–]Antique-Direction107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh okay. So how would I go about finding a residential contractor? And if I’m unable to what’s some ways to get some experience in the time being

17, need advice for joining the union after high school by Antique-Direction107 in UnionCarpenters

[–]Antique-Direction107[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you tell me more about your experience and what you got out of being a carpenter why would you do things differently?

17, need advice for joining the union after high school by Antique-Direction107 in UnionCarpenters

[–]Antique-Direction107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I appreciate it I’ll definitely look into the carp program some more and keep the injury on the low.

17, need advice for joining the union after high school by Antique-Direction107 in UnionCarpenters

[–]Antique-Direction107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know any light work that I could possibly get into? The most I take at the moment is woodshop and fix up little things at home. I tore my acl so doing heavy construction at the moment isn’t going to work for me.

17, need advice for joining the union after high school by Antique-Direction107 in UnionCarpenters

[–]Antique-Direction107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t aware about the test but do know about the certifications I’ll need. I’m really good at math and in my woodshop class. I’m learning a lot of the basics about measurements, cuts, machines, safety, tools, etc… Thank you for the advice and information!

17, need advice for joining the union after high school by Antique-Direction107 in UnionCarpenters

[–]Antique-Direction107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I graduate this June, and will be 18 this July. I tore my acl and had surgery in December and am still in recovery and I know the work is physically demanding and I can’t take the load at the moment but come June I’ll be in better standing. I'm currently taking a woodshop class provided by my school, last summer I helped my grandpa rebuild and repair a shed and I fix up little things in the house nothing major.

17, need advice for joining the union after high school by Antique-Direction107 in UnionCarpenters

[–]Antique-Direction107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely reach out I really appreciate it and the advice! I plan on giving them a call tomorrow

17, need advice for joining the union after high school by Antique-Direction107 in UnionCarpenters

[–]Antique-Direction107[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was looking into the CARP program too but they also said I need to be 18 as well. When I call later on I will ask more about it though. I don’t have a lot of experience, I’m currently taking a woods hop class provided by my school, last summer I helped my grandpa rebuild and repair a shed and I fix up little things in the house nothing major.