Veterans and Military Personnel
Veterans and Military Personnel
Your next chapter begins here. Join the skilled trades and continue making a difference.
The Carpenters Union is proud to support veterans and active miliatry personnel looking to build a rewarding career in the construction industry. Whether you are transitioning out of the military or currently serving and planning for the future, we offer a direct, debt-free pathway to success.
Through partnership with the UBC's Helmets to Hardhats program, eligible veterans and service members receive direct entry into our Carpenters Training Institute (CTI) Apprenticeship Program - no need to wait for a signatory contractor to sponsor you in. You can begin your apprenticeship right away and immediately become eligible for job placement opportunities across our region.
Your Military Experience Counts
We recognize the skills, discipline, and leadership you developed during your military service. Relevant training and experience earned in the military can be applied as credit towards your apprenticeship, accelerating your path to journey-level status.
A Debt-Free Education with Benefits
Our apprenticeship program is a debt-free training opportunity, aside from standard union dues. Military personnel may also be eligible to receive G.I. Bill benefits while completing the apprenticeship, allowing you to support yourself and your family while investing in your future.
What You Will Gain
- Family-supporting wages and benefits, including healthcare and retirement.
- A supportive brotherhood and sisterhood that has your back.
- Clear pathways for growth and development to keep your career moving forward.
- Free advanced training and certification opportunities.
- A career that lets you continue serving your community by helping build it.
Begin your next chapter with purpose and pride. Contact your nearest CTI Training Center to learn more about getting started!
G.I. Bill Calculator
Take advantage of your G.I. Bill benefits while training for a rewarding career in the construction industry!
Because our registered apprenticeship program is approved by the federal government, eligible veterans can use their G.I. Bill benefits to supplement their income during training. These benefits are in addition to the wages you earn as an apprentice.
The exact amount you receive will depend on a few factors, including:
- The specific G.I. Bill program you qualify for.
- Your eligibility percentage.
- Your current level of training.
Your G.I. Bill is yours to use as you need - whether that is covering living expenses, transportation, or other costs during your apprenticeship.
Curious about how much you might qualify for? Use the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs G.I. Bill Comparison Tool to estimate your personal benefits by program or location.
Our Crafts
Helmets to Hardhats
Two organizations - one goal: Present great career choices for those who put their lives on hold to protect their homeland. The UBC's Helmets to Hardhats program provides our nation's military veterans with challenging careers in carpentry and a souce of security for them and their families in the form of healthcare, retirement, and financial stability.
Helmets to Hardhats helps military service members successfully transition back into civilian life by offering them the means to sercure a quality career in the construction industry. This is a federally-approved apprenticeship program, meaning you can use your G.I. Bill benefits to supplement your income.
Earn as you learn and start a rewarding career as a skilled tradesperson. Training is specifically designed for veterans at no cost.
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