Сareer Pathway: Carpentry Minimum Requirements for this Endorsement: 1. Education 2. Applicant must have earned a two-year college degree (associate degree) or higher from an accredited institution of higher education. Technology Literacy and Related Assessment of that Competency Applicant must validate technology competency by attaining the established minimum score or higher on an assessment approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The assessment must be directly related to technology competency required by the grade level and subject matter being taught. Approved assessments for this license are IC3 or other approved MDE substitute. 3. Оссupational Experience and Related Assessment of that Experience 4. - Applicants with an associate degree must have at least two years of verifiable occupational experience in the past ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject to be taught. Applicants with a bachelor or higher degree must have at least one year of verifiable occupational experience in the past ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject to be taught. An educator with a standard five – year license may use experience outside of the ten - year timeframe. This endorsement requires the following assessment(s) of occupational expertise: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), National Craft Assessment and Certification Program: Earn required score on Commercial Carpentry assessment. OR Hold a currently valid Residential Builder's License, based on results of required examination, and issued from Mississippi State Board of Contractors. OR Other teacher occupational competency assessment approved by MDE Office of Career and Technical Education. Teacher Education Preparation and Related Assessment(s) of that Education Applicant must enroll immediately in Vocational Instructor Preparation (VIP) program. (Exception: Those teachers that have a currently valid five-year license or have completed an alternate route program do not have to enroll in VIP.) Applicant must complete the individualized professional development plan (PDP) requirements of the VIP program prior to the expiration date of the three-year Career & Technical license. Applicant must successfully complete the Contren Instructor Certification. Applicant must successfully complete a Certification for online learning workshop, module, or course that is approved by the Mississippi Department of Education. Applicant must successfully complete the Construction Technology Certification workshop, module, or course that is approved by the Mississippi Department of Education. Note: If the applicant meets all requirements listed above, that applicant will be issued a 977 endorsementa five-year license. If the applicant meets the educational and occupational experience requirements, but does not meet all other requirements, the applicant may be issued one (1) three-year endorsement (license), and all requirements stated above must be satisfied prior to the ending date of that license Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Preservation Trades Training Opportunity Develop your skills in traditional trades at Natchez National Historical Park through projects addressing various preservation needs. Duties and Requirements: • Carpentry work, such as wood siding, shutters, and window repairs • Window restoration, including painting and finishes • Masonry and repointing tasks • Operational knowledge of hand and power tools • Ongoing preservation maintenance responsibilities • Completion of OSHA 10 Construction certification This position offers a unique chance to gain valuable hands-on experience and build a strong foundation for a career in historic preservation.
See More Details >>Hands-on Preservation Trades Program Build your hands-on preservation trades skills through a 26-week immersive experience at Natchez National Historical Park. You will train and work alongside experienced employees to preserve cultural resources and infrastructure. During this program, you will participate in various projects focused on wood shutter repairs, window restoration, siding repairs, masonry, painting, historic landscape maintenance, and orchard work. You will also learn metal work, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work from park maintenance staff. • Carpentry, including wood siding, shutters, and window repairs • Window restoration, painting, and finishes • Masonry and repointing • Hand and power tools use • General preservation maintenance • OSHA 10 Construction certification
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average salary of $41,748 annually, translating to about $803 per week. In Natchez, MS, carpenters can earn competitive wages, with an average of $785 per week. Trade schools and unions in Natchez offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $83,000 annually for experienced professionals.
