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Carpentry classes in Indiana

14 carpentry programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these carpentry programs, and Indiana has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Carpenters build, repair and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. Most have a high school diploma and learn on the job or through an apprenticeship.1 In Indiana, 8 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 13 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 14 programs

How much do carpentry classes cost in Indiana?

$2,375 to $5,840 is what most carpentry programs in Indiana cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $750 to $10,062

In the typical program

Finished the program
Too few programs to say
Working 6 months later
Too few programs to say
Earned a year, estimated
Too few programs to say
Length
11 to 52 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Indiana may also offer carpentry classes. How these figures are made

Are there free carpentry classes in Indiana?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: paid apprenticeships, financial aid and the GI Bill

Carpentry classes in Indianapolis, Madison, Chicago and other Indiana cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 2 programs are online.

All 14 carpentry programs in Indiana approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Short course or single levelHybridNo diploma needed

    Carpentry Level 1

    Next Level Academies Ministry

    Merrillville

    No diploma needed

    Next Level Academies Ministry, Merrillville · Short course or single level · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,387
    Program website, Carpentry Level 1 at Next Level Academies Ministry
    More details about Carpentry Level 1 at Next Level Academies Ministry
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,870
    Length
    13 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $131
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    $23,500
    price
    $4,387

  • Pre-apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    River Valley Resource Adult Education'S Construction Trades Re-Entry Program

    River Valley Resources Inc.

    Madison

    No diploma needed

    River Valley Resources Inc., Madison · Pre-apprenticeship · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$750
    Program website, River Valley Resource Adult Education'S Construction Trades Re-Entry Program at River Valley Resources Inc.
    More details about River Valley Resource Adult Education'S Construction Trades Re-Entry Program at River Valley Resources Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    27
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $750

  • Short course or single levelHybridNo diploma needed

    Carpentry Level 2

    Minority Contractors Collaboration

    Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Minority Contractors Collaboration, Indianapolis · Short course or single level · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,362
    Program website, Carpentry Level 2 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    More details about Carpentry Level 2 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,362

  • Short course or single levelHybridNo diploma needed

    Carpentry Level 2

    Next Level Academies Ministry

    Merrillville

    No diploma needed

    Next Level Academies Ministry, Merrillville · Short course or single level · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,372
    Program website, Carpentry Level 2 at Next Level Academies Ministry
    More details about Carpentry Level 2 at Next Level Academies Ministry
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,372

  • Short course or single levelOnlineNo diploma needed

    Carpentry Level-1

    Computer Skills And Training Center

    Based in Merrillville, IN

    No diploma needed

    Computer Skills And Training Center, based in Merrillville, IN · Short course or single level · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,375
    Program website, Carpentry Level-1 at Computer Skills And Training Center
    More details about Carpentry Level-1 at Computer Skills And Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,017
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,375

  • Short course or single levelOnlineNo diploma needed

    Carpentry Level-1

    Computer Skills And Training Center

    Based in Gary, IN

    No diploma needed

    Computer Skills And Training Center, based in Gary, IN · Short course or single level · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,375
    Program website, Carpentry Level-1 at Computer Skills And Training Center
    More details about Carpentry Level-1 at Computer Skills And Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,017
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,375

  • Short course or single levelHybridNo diploma needed

    Carpentry Level 1

    Minority Contractors Collaboration

    Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Minority Contractors Collaboration, Indianapolis · Short course or single level · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,824
    Program website, Carpentry Level 1 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    More details about Carpentry Level 1 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $130
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,824

  • Carpentry apprenticeshipHybridEducation and courses

    Carpenter

    Three Kingdoms Construction Company

    Hammond

    Education and courses

    Three Kingdoms Construction Company, Hammond · Carpentry apprenticeship · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,497
    Program website, Carpenter at Three Kingdoms Construction Company
    More details about Carpenter at Three Kingdoms Construction Company
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,497

  • Carpentry apprenticeshipHybridEducation and courses

    Carpentry Apprenticeship

    Associated Builders And Contractors-Indianapolis

    Indianapolis

    Education and courses

    Associated Builders And Contractors-Indianapolis, Indianapolis · Carpentry apprenticeship · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,840
    Program website, Carpentry Apprenticeship at Associated Builders And Contractors-Indianapolis
    More details about Carpentry Apprenticeship at Associated Builders And Contractors-Indianapolis
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    208 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,120
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,840

  • Carpentry apprenticeshipHybridEducation and courses

    Carpentry Apprenticeship

    Associated Builders And Contractors-Elkhart

    Elkhart

    Education and courses

    Associated Builders And Contractors-Elkhart, Elkhart · Carpentry apprenticeship · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,840
    Program website, Carpentry Apprenticeship at Associated Builders And Contractors-Elkhart
    More details about Carpentry Apprenticeship at Associated Builders And Contractors-Elkhart
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    208 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,120
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,840

  • Carpentry apprenticeshipHybridEducation and courses

    Carpentry Apprenticeship

    Associated Builders And Contractors-Fort Wayne

    Fort Wayne

    Education and courses

    Associated Builders And Contractors-Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne · Carpentry apprenticeship · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,840
    Program website, Carpentry Apprenticeship at Associated Builders And Contractors-Fort Wayne
    More details about Carpentry Apprenticeship at Associated Builders And Contractors-Fort Wayne
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    208 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,120
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,840

  • Short course or single levelHybridEducation and courses

    Carpentry Level 3

    Minority Contractors Collaboration

    Indianapolis

    Education and courses

    Minority Contractors Collaboration, Indianapolis · Short course or single level · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,890
    Program website, Carpentry Level 3 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    More details about Carpentry Level 3 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,890

  • Short course or single levelHybridEducation and courses

    Carpentry Level 4

    Minority Contractors Collaboration

    Indianapolis

    Education and courses

    Minority Contractors Collaboration, Indianapolis · Short course or single level · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,075
    Program website, Carpentry Level 4 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    More details about Carpentry Level 4 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    11 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,075

  • Short course or single levelHybridNo diploma needed

    Carpentry Level 1

    Minority Contractors Collaboration

    Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Minority Contractors Collaboration, Indianapolis · Short course or single level · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,062
    Program website, Carpentry Level 1 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    More details about Carpentry Level 1 at Minority Contractors Collaboration
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,062

How to pay for carpentry classes in Indiana

WIOA funding can pay for carpentry classes in Indiana

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Paid carpentry apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a job: you're paid to learn, with a raise as your skills grow, and most include classroom teaching. You apply to the employer or the program sponsor. Ask what you'll pay for the classroom part and what you'll earn on the job.6

Financial aid and grants for carpentry classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for carpentry classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Carpentry classes in Indiana

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
11th of 19
carpentry programs here, against the typical state's 5
14 vs 5

State comparisons use the same figures as the carpentry classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Carpentry apprenticeships in Indiana

A carpentry apprenticeship sets a number of hours of classes and paid work on the job for each year. Unions and contractor associations run most programs, and apprentices learn carpentry basics, blueprint reading, math, building codes, and safety and first aid.1

You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.6 The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. This page lists 4 carpentry apprenticeships approved for WIOA funding in Indiana. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job. There is also 1 pre-apprenticeship here, a course that prepares you to apply.

Show only the 4 carpentry apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship, and can WIOA pay for one?

Where the Indiana carpentry program numbers come from

Which Indiana carpentry programs are on this list?

These are the carpentry programs Indiana approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Indiana offers.

How Indiana carpentry program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some carpentry programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Indiana

Sources for the facts about carpentry classes in Indiana

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Carpenters
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220 and 680.310: career services before training, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List