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Open House 2025 – Rise For The Prize
ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?! We are excited to announce an all-new tournament-style Open House for 2025. Who will win the ultimate prize: The Golden Hammer! 🔨 ㅤ Save the date: 📅 Wednesday, April 23, 2025 ⏰ 7AM to 3:30 PM 📍 NYC Carpenters Training Center, 395 Hudson St, Clarkson St Entrance, New York,...
Save The Date: 53rd Annual Graduating Apprentice Exhibits and Open House
The New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center will be holding its 52nd Annual Graduating Apprentice Exhibits and Open House on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, from 8AM – 4PM. The graduating apprentices will participate in building projects for the trades of General Carpentry,...
Real ID Requirement for UBC Trips Starting May 7, 2025
Starting May 7, 2025, it will be mandatory for all members to possess a Real ID for boarding any domestic flights. This will affect our union members who will be traveling for classes at the UBC International Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Real ID is a new form of identification that...
SST Card Renewal Instructions
Instructions from NYC Department of Buildings on how to renew your SST card. The NYC Carpenters Training Center will be offering these refresher classes starting Fall 2023.
Navigating Your Union Carpentry Apprenticeship Interview Process: A Detailed Guide
Dear Prospective Union Carpentry Apprentices, First and foremost, we would like to commend you on your interest in advancing your carpentry skills through a union apprenticeship. Your decision to join the union as an apprentice is the first step in a rewarding journey that opens doors to...
Journey-Level Floor Covering Skill Classes Available
The following floor covering skill classes are being offered at the CTC as evening classes. For more information or to register for a class, please call Mike Reitano at (212) 727-2224, Ext. 113. You must be a journey-level 2287 member to take these classes. Note: NWFA, Carpet, Resilient...
The Carpenters Training Center Recruitment Process
Effective April 12, 2023, the CTC will no longer be conducting recruitment based on a lottery system. All applicants must attend an in-person information session, fill out the online application, and attend an interview. Applicants will be invited into the program based on ranking.
A Cut Above – Q&A Interview With Director of Training Jim Hayes, Ep. 1
Learn more about Apprenticeship, BuildingWorks, and careers with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters! A Q&A show hosted by the NYCDCC Training Center's Director Jim Hayes, featured Julian Vasquez of Local 926, a fourth-year apprentice who came in through the pre-apprenticeship program...