Commercial Carpentry Training

Quality carpentry skills are a valued, in-demand asset, especially in fast-growing cities like Charlotte where new construction, home renovations and building maintenance are constantly taking place. In Goodwill’s tuition-free Commercial Carpentry training program, you’ll learn about metal stud framing, drywall hanging and drywall finishing. When you successfully complete this program, you’ll be prepared to land a job in the carpentry industry.

About the Training

Goodwill’s Commercial Carpentry training program will help you gain the knowledge, skills and certifications you need to find an entry-level job at a step higher than the typical new hire with limited experience. The ideal graduate will be an excellent candidate for an apprenticeship position with an industry professional drywall hanger, finisher or framer. Classes take place three nights a week, giving you the flexibility you need to complete your education.

: Goodwill’s Commercial Carpentry training program lasts 13 weeks. Class meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 – 9:30 p.m. This is an in-person program, and you must attend all program dates as scheduled.
: This program takes place in person at the Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center, our state-of-the-art training facility located in west Charlotte.
: If you successfully complete Goodwill’s free Carpentry training program, you will receive the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) certification for Carpentry Level 1.
: To successfully complete Goodwill’s Commercial Carpentry training program, you must:

Have at least an 85% attendance rate

Pass Performance Profiles and Module Tests
: In order to enroll in Goodwill’s Carpentry training program, you must first successfully complete Goodwill’s Construction Basics training program and obtain the NCCER CORE Certification.
: To find out more information about potential careers, trends, wages and benefits for those who complete this program, visit www.onetonline.org.

More Than a Class

When you take one of our training programs, you’re not only earning new skills, but gaining a team of supporters to help you advance your career! You’ll have personalized support to help you:

A career training course being taught at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Earn Credentials

Our Construction Center team oversees the training program and helps you stay on track with course requirements, attendance, and your checklist to acquiring new skills and certifications.

Goodwill provides career training programs at no cost to the public

Be Career Ready

You’ll work one-on-one with a Career Navigator who will help you assess your strengths, establish your goals, develop your résumé, craft an elevator pitch, prepare for a job interview, and more!

Connect with potential employers in your field of training

Meet Employers

The Employer Engagement team is directly connected with hiring employers in the industries in which we provide training. They’ll help you with mock interviews, advise you on your job search, and invite you to specialized hiring events.

Build Stability

Goodwill's Family Stability team can assist you with crucial factors beyond employment, such as access to food, transportation, healthcare, and housing.

Getting Started

: Learn More: If you still have questions about our training programs, complete our training inquiry form, and someone on our team will be in touch with you soon! Please note: this is NOT the application form but simply an inquiry form for those who have any preliminary questions.
: Start the Application Process: If you’re interested in applying to this training program, please visit one of our Career Centers to meet with a Goodwill team member. Our Career Centers are open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. No appointment necessary.

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