Join other successful women: become a carpenter

EMPLOYERS WANT YOU!“Women who work in construction can be highly successful and get to be a part of building history. History proves that women are good for the industry, and it is an incredible career for them.” Mike Sotelo, former construction executive

What you’ll do:Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. That can mean anything from building of highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets.

Erin and Ericka’s success could be yours:“I am particularly proud of Denny Terrace (Seattle Housing Authority project) because I worked on the project from beginning to end. We did an amazing job on the building and I’m proud to be part of a project that helps people who need low income housing.” Erin, third year apprentice

“I worked as a carpenter for seven years and always wanted to work in management. When offered any opportunity I always said “yes” - leadership classes, trainings, safety classes, trying new positions at new job sites. Now I’m the corporate safety director for my company.” Ericka, journey level carpenter and full-time safety director

Earn while you learn:•Apprentices get classroom training and on-the-job

training with experienced journey workers

•Wages increase with experience

Get started:To apply for an apprenticeship program, visit us at: www.citcwa.org. or Call Adriana – 425-285-2325

(425) 454-2482 or (877) 428-0442 • WWW.CITCWA.ORG(425) 454-2482 or (877) 428-0442WWW.CITCWA.ORG

As an apprentice you are paid while learning your trade.By the time you graduate you will earn more than the

average college graduate.

Become a Registered Apprentice through CITCIf you’re not registered with a state-approved

apprenticeship program like CITC, then you are not a state-registered apprentice, and you will not receive the skills

and financial benefits of participation.

APPRENTICESHIP PAYS!Our female carpenters tell their stories:Erin, third year apprentice: “I had worked in customer service and restaurant management but wanted a career with better pay. I chose carpentry because I like working with wood, like being able to

frame buildings and seeing architecture come alive. I’m particularly proud of a Seattle Housing Authority project I worked on from beginning to end. I got to see all aspects of the job. It was an amazing project.

The CITC program gives me classroom and shop experience as well as on the job training with skilled journey level carpenters. So I’m earning a

family wage while I’m in training and I even have benefits. I plan to hone my skills as a carpenter and perhaps someday I’ll have my own business.”

Ericka, journey level carpenter and full-time safety officer: “I began working as a laborer. It was not long after that my employer gave me the opportunity to train at CITC where I became a carpenter apprentice. Once I completed my apprenticeship I became a journey level carpenter. In 1998 I became a carpentry instructor at CITC where I continue to teach part-time.

For the past seven years, I have been the corporate safety director for my company. The job entails working with both subcontractors and the company field workers to monitor safety plans and practices during weekly visits to each active construction site.

I like being in a management position and learning new things every day. Safety includes

everything from fall prevention to hazardous material handling. The job can be a very interesting challenge. I take a personal interest in making sure workers are safe and return home to their families at the end of each work day.”

“We are dedicated to our apprentices and committed to diversity,” Halene Sigmund, President CITC (425) 454-2482 or (877) 428-0442

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AS A CARPENTER YOU WILL:• Earnafamilywage• Bepartofagrowingindustry

• Havelimitlessopportunities

Contact CITC NOW to begin your career!

How Education Boosts Your Bottom LineSource: 2006 Bureau of Labor & Statistics

% Unemployment rate in 2006 Education attained Median weekly earnings in 2006

1.1 Professional degree $1,474

1.4 Doctoral degree $1,441

Journey Skilled/Apprentice Trained $992-$1,240

1.7 Master’s degree $1,140

2.3 Bachelor’s degree $962

3.0 Associate degree $721

3.9 Some college, no degree $674

4.3 High-school graduate $595

6.8 Less than a high school diploma $419

National worker shortage!National worker shortage!