Carpenters Union Local 255
Apprenticeships
Carpenters Union Local 255 in New Jersey offers apprenticeships and journeyman training through its affiliation with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) and the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center’s Thomas Ober Center in Hammonton NJ. These programs include training in offshore wind-related trades such as carpentry, floor layering, pile driving, millwrighting, and cabinetry.
Apprentices receive a mix on-the-job training and classroom instruction to develop the technical and practical skills needed for the carpentry trade. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, participants earn journeyworker credentials, qualifying them for advanced roles in carpentry and other industries, including offshore wind infrastructure projects.