Not sure if you know of PYB also, Portland Youth Builders, but they are a pre apprenticeship program and its about 2 1/2 months long. i took it in Oct, and they gave me the skills and knowledge to create a great resume, know basic tools and you get actual jobsite experience. I did some finish work inside a church, metal framing for container homes and tiny homes for homeless. while each was short lived, it provided great experience and the bosses/teachers you have are very great at what they do, they helped a lot and now just this past couple weeks i have joined PNCI and Local 1503 and ready to start apprenticeship
That's dope. I do recommend attending a pre apprenticeship program if you have no prior background experience. Oregon has a lot of resources that go untapped. Plus once you complete a lot of the programs you are a automatic entry in to the apprenticeship. Thank you for watching and leaving a great comment. I appreciate you.
As a 3rd year, that attends every monthly meeting and asks a lot of questions I gotta say, DONT STOP DOING THESE! It’s very difficult to find accurate and honest experience and knowledge from actual apprentices/journeymen outside of the guys you work close with. You are doing the Union a great deed and it helps our future (and hopefully our pension)
I'm 31. I have a good-paying career, but I want to be a Carpenter - it's a good honest job. I am tired of having to move all the time (my job has mandatory mobility every three to five years.)
If your high school has a problem called Boces I recommend going because it’s teaches you every thing you learn in a apprenticeship. Plus you get to “cut” 4 periods of school to learn a trade.
Thank you bro. I'm from Washington DC my passion would be to work with my hands I have been in a few construction trades such as concrete form builder, sheet metal workers, carpenters, what I found the hardest thing and the reason I never completed a apprenticeship was communication barriers with my foremans. Literally every construction job I had had a foreman whose first language was not English, it was Spanish. It was so difficult because mostly everybody on the site was Spanish speaking people from another country and nearly no one speaked English. Even the safety meetings was in Spanish and I found extremely unfair how all these workers who don't speak English can occupy all these jobs. I'm not saying that I have a problem with people who speak English but I don't understand how these construction companies expect us black people or any other American to make it in the construction industry when it is not diverse enough. It seems as if Spanish people/immigrants get priority over Americans. Ohh and don't tell me that they work harder than African Americans because I have been on construction sites where I and other American companions showed up ready to work and they didn't even so much as acknowledge us. I ultimately quit showing up because or fired for my attitude because I lost motivation because of the severe lack of representation in the construction industry for African Americans. I'm looking to rejoin the carpentry trade and actually finish it this time, this video gives me renewed hope that I can approach the carpentry trade with a fresh perspective.
@@unscriptedwithantonio hey Antonio in looking to join a Carpentry apprenticeship this year. Do carpentty companies usually start you off as a laborer and you work your way up.
my brother, I've been in your shoes. journeyed out of the apprenticeship after 5 years. I was always the last hired and 1st layed off( you figure out why). I was fortunate to have had a journey that always kept my side work, and he taught me a lot. maybe as much as I learned at the school. he told me I had to be twice as good to get half the respect in the trade . I worked hard, got my training, made journeyman, and eventually started my own business. it's a lot of work, but keep at it. as for the language barrier, I'll take that to your local mayor. it's unlawful to discriminate against English speakers in the u.s. I'm in texas, and most people look at me as a unicorn because they have never seen a black carpenter. since I own my own business, I demand that my guys speak English. I tell them that when I first meet them, this isn't mexico,Honduras, El salvador, or any of those other 3rd world countries. this is America. if you want to work here, you need to speak ENGLISH. Make it known to the news about contractors discriminating against English speakers. they should have a field day with that. Good luck my brother
That is wild. Never heard off. Atleast here in Nyc. Are these union jobs y’all talking about? English is a requirement to even get into these programs.
Don't give up, bro! Sometimes, things get slow. And it has nothing to do with you. Nothing worth having is going to be easy. Go to your local meeting. It really helps.
Correction, Oregon has three training centers. PNCI is just the larger one and where most carpenters attend their apprenticeship. If you like this video please like and subscribe. I'm trying to improve the content daily.
Thank you for this video. I am finishing up a military entry program to get into the union as an apprentice carpenter. We learned a lot in the 8 week program, but I am soaking up all of your content. Thank you so much.
I'm 43. Once the drug test comes back in a couple days, I'm going in and paying my fees and everything else to become part of the Indiana union. I'm incredibly nervous. From no insurance until 3 months of steady work. To not having immediate work. And above all else, absolute 0 experience. The uncertainty, no insurance a minimum of 3 months and having Rheumatoid Arthritis. Having to buy all the tools needed. This is an extremely unnerving undertaking. What is motivating me is the potential to make very good money. But the uncertainty is almost crippling.
Good video ! I got my Trade Orientation on March 4th and was wondering how the math test portion is? Got the class with the south puget sound carpentry local 129
@@unscriptedwithantonio I actually just commented on one of your videos last week about how I was waiting to hear back. I got the good news in the mail two days ago!! I just took my drug test yesterday and i start the pre-job training two weeks from Monday. I’m excited to finally start my career
Hi i have a question. If i already did some of the Carp classes in a community college and i join the union do i have to redo the classes all over again?
Thank you from Hawaii! I took the classes till i got my concrete form certificate but couldn’t finish getting my associates degree because I couldn’t afford the classes. Just thinking about joining the Carp Union haha hopefully they will accept me and hope that i won’t be on the lower part of the waiting list 😅
Thank you for all the informative videos I appreciate you making them. I need to ask you a question I have always had a problem with heights do you think that I could get a job in carpentry that would be able to avoid heights or is it unavoidable because that would prevent me from doing this kind of work. Thanks again
It's hard to avoid heights. But one of the main benefits of the union is the focus on safety. You are required to wear fall protection when the risk of falling is above 6ft. So it's as safe as possible. I hope that answers your question.
@Novak421SK I'm a general carpenter. So, I'm not really sure about the pilebuck situation. Have you tried the local 503 facebook page. I apologize for not being more helpful. I just don't have any experience with pilebuck workflow. Like when you guys start or how long jobs usually are.
@@unscriptedwithantoniothanks for the response. Yeah I’ve been on the Facebook group and made a post. There’s a meeting for pilebucks at PNCI next Tuesday. So I’m going to ask there. I’ve walked in every contracting office in the greater Portland area and have called as many I can find outside the area.
Depends on your fitness and ability to work hard and longer hours. Most companies won't expect the same out put from everyone. If you're older, I would focus on the finish side of carpentry. I've seen a ton of older people thrive in those roles.
Hey guys I failed my aptitude test is there still other why I can become a apprentice. I heard of some thing called a permit but I have to talk to a contractor?
Have you tried to enter a pre- apprenticeship program? Job Corp is also a great option. What part of the test did you fail if you don't mind me asking?
@@unscriptedwithantonio thanks for the quick response. sounds good i was concerned because i wouldn’t be able to attend on the sabbath but sounds like it shouldn’t be an issue
Do Union Apprenticeship tend to get full to where you can’t join and how does the apprenticeship work is there like semesters like in colleges or it’s all year around you can go and apply
Sorry for taking so long to reply. Apprenticeships are usually open for applications at certain times of the year. While in the apprenticeship, you will attend classes twice every 6 months or 4 times a year. Each class is about a week long, 40 hours. Contact your local union and see who you have to call to apply for the apprenticeship.
@@unscriptedwithantonio thanks do you know if I can do anything before I graduate high school I know you need your diploma to apply but is there anyway I can apply for later on while I don’t have my diploma
@Javier signing up for a pre apprenticeship. I bet you could talk to the school counselor to find a local program. If you go through a pre apprenticeship, it makes it easier to get into an actual apprenticeship.
@@unscriptedwithantonio thanks I don’t think I’ll be able to do that though becuase the school year ends in 5 months so there’s no time but I’m trying to join the union and hopefully when I apply to local 713 they accept me
@@Unknownn40101 I totally understand. I would use your school resources where you can. Maybe have them help you get in a pre apprenticeship over the summer.
If your In the union your employer knows you have to take classes. Don't skip classes for anyone. You get your Pay raises based on your classes. If you get injured outside of work. Some employer might offer light duty. If that's not an option. You can attend classes while your unemployed. If you get injured during work. You can apply for workmans comp.
Union meeting tend to be once a month. They help you stay informed. They're kind of boring, but you also make contacts with other carpenters. Plus they usually buy dinner.
What do u think of the laborer union apprenticeship? I think it’s called Liuna…do u think they learn valuable skills as well ? from my understating i think they get training to perform a lot of manual physical tasks and heavy machinery as well cdl, etc..what do u think of that trade? dope videos btw🔥
The labors unions is alright. Most people I know that are liuna wish they picked another trade. They get paid the least and worked pretty hard. Most carpenters unions have something called carpenter's helpers. Which is pretty much a laborer. But after a year you get in the union. Also if you start the labors union. You have to stay in for 5 years or lose your pension.(you can only transfer after 5 years)
@@unscriptedwithantonio do carpenters work at great heights like do they have to be tied down for alot of work & im 40 years old what do u think about age as far as the trades…and as far as math goes do u have to be good at math in all the trades? the labors union where i live starts out at $28 and do electrician and plumber trades have helper positions as well? and how would someone apply for a helper position? sorry for all the questions lol
@@s.zepeda2323 As far as your first question. Some times we work in high places and have to tied off. Anything over 6ft. Second 40 years old isn't to late. I met a 56 year old woman who became a carpenter after being a nurse. 1st term apprentices make around $27 in Oregon. ( the same wage as a helper). To sign for a "helper" status. You have to go down to your local union and sigh up. You will have to pay dues. But it's very inexpensive.
@@unscriptedwithantonio i actually applied for the apprenticeship for electrician in WA state but was told out of 500 applicants they only pick about 45 and military gets extra points so i scratched that trade off and they only pick applicants once per year..i would like to learn to to flooring, tiling bathrooms & hanging vanity’s and kitchen countertops but not sure what trade that is….i’m assuming finish carpentry🤷🏼♂️
Depends. Most apprenticeships don't. But when you get hired by a company they might. Especially if your working at schools or banks. I have felonies and it hasn't held me back.
@@unscriptedwithantonio thanks for responding bro. Hey could you do a video on using some of the basic tools (tape measure speed square, etc) for apprentice/beginner's You might surprise how many ppl don't know how to even use a tape measure these days I was one of them for a long while.
So say your in your first year and your working on the job site as an apprentice. Do they mind if you go to your apprentice classes during your work hours.
Your employer should already know that you are attending classes for your apprenticeship. So once you know your class schedule. Make sure you inform your foreman or super and have then write it down. Don't skip classes. School is important and that's how you get your raises.
@@unscriptedwithantonio they test your iq before going into the military. It's important to be able to tell if you have the intellectual capacity for the job.
@@tallswede80 I guess. Do any others jobs besides the military test your IQ before you apply. If you have something to say. Just say it. I don't understand the beating around the bush.
@@unscriptedwithantonio when I worked for the phone company, they had an IQ test. They didn't tell us the scores for obvious reasons, but it was pretty clear who got in due to high IQ, and who got in due to affirmative action.
@@tallswede80 How do these thoughts help improve your life? And what should be done with low IQ people? Should they not participate in society? I hope you find success in this life.
