Carpenter
CAREER OUTLOOK
Your New Career
As a Carpenter, you’ll enjoy the creativity of
building a structure with your own hands, the freedom
of working outside and in differing locations, and
the satisfaction that goes along with doing an important
job, and doing it well. Work for a building firm, a
contractor, or even start your own business and be
your own boss—whatever career path you choose,
you'll have the skills for the job.
- Earn your Career Diploma at home in as
little as a year by studying just an
hour a day for your new career.
- Learn the latest techniques and standards of
the carpentry business.
With new houses being erected daily, and old houses
constantly needing repairs, Carpenters are almost always
in demand and can command top dollar for their services.
And job opportunities for Carpenters are projected
to increase by 10% through 2012.* Most employers prefer
hiring Carpenters with specialized training, so this
might just be the time for you to get in on this profitable
and rewarding field.
Your New Skills
You'll learn every important part of being a Carpenter.
- You’ll learn how to read and interpret
blueprints and floor plans.
- You’ll learn about the different types
of lumber, fasteners, and moldings.
- You’ll learn how to use power tools and
hand tools.
- You’ll learn how to work with wood, roofing,
concrete, and much more.
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