Carpenter
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
Penn Foster Career School’s online Construction Trades Course includes practical hands-on exercises, as well as a work opportunity that allows you to get real-world experience by applying the skills you’ve learned at a local facility in your community under the guidance of a contracting professional.
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
1 Months
Costs
$700
Leads to
$46.5k careers
Example Career
Carpenters
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$29,410
$46,520
$61,240
$14.14
$22.37
$29.44
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
On average, entry-level Carpentry positions in Louisiana earn ~$18/hr. Carpenters may work for residential or nonresidential construction businesses and contractors. Many carpenters own their own businesses. Carpentry jobs are expected to increase by 8% which is faster than average in the coming years, which is much faster than the average occupation.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Penn Foster Career School’s online Construction Trades program consists of courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to learn carpentry. You’ll learn construction trades basics, such as design techniques and principles, as well as learn the use of construction materials, processes, and tools. Classes include preparing and implementing interior and exterior projects.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program.
Admissions
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA