People Who Love To Build Things COOL CAREERS WITHOUT COLLEGE PowerPoint by: Reed Wilson Book Author: Joy Paige

Job Duties  Responsible for building or repairing wood structures  Reads blueprints to understand what they will be making  Installs stairs, door frames, hardwood floors, and cabinets  Outside work such as exterior trim 2 CARPENTER

Education and Training  It’s best to do an apprenticeship  A skilled carpenter will teach you all you need to know  If interested in carpentry, take a class in woodworking first  Check the phone book for community colleges or recreation centers with carpentry classes 3 CARPENTER

Salary  Salaries vary and depend on the type of carpentry  In 1998,the average payment was $14 per hour  Also with overtime you can make a considerable amount of money  Your salary increases with the more years in your trade  Experienced carpenters can earn more than $46,000 a year 4 CARPENTER

Traits  It’s important to have persistence and confidence  Take pride in your work  You should be independent  Problem solving is a important factor  Must be good with other people 3 CARPENTER

Did You Know? Most carpenters are self-employed. This means they work for themselves and don’t have to report to a boss. If you’re the kind of person who is self motivated and enjoys having freedom to choose jobs as needed, then Carpentry might be ideal for you. Fun Fact The motion picture industry employs “scenic” carpenters. These people are hired to build sets that will eventually make it on the big screen. 6 CARPENTER

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