Many are seasonal positions. Many employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Apprenticeship training takes about 4 years to complete. Training programs are available, but do not necessarily eliminate the need for apprenticeship training. Refer to training programs offered by 49er Regional Occupational Program, American River College, Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California, and Sierra College.
Most employers provide medical insurance.
Many also provide dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance and a retirement plan. Some provide paid vacation. Job opportunities for carpenters are expected to be plentiful through the year 2008, due primarily to extensive replacement needs. Thousands of job openings will become available each year as carpenters transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force. The total number of job openings for carpenters is usually greater than for other craft occupations, because the carpentry occupation is large and the turnover rate is high.