New Yorkers Dream Big, and So Should You. Here’s How to Join Our Trade. The greatest city in the world needs the greatest carpenters and contractors in the world.  The New York City District Council of Carpenters offers the finest skill training to its members and new apprentices.  Through our training program, we offer you, the men and women who live in our communities, the opportunity to become an apprentice and to join our trade.  Do You Fit the Profile?  We are seeking energetic and hardworking individuals who want to take advantage of the opportunities we provide by learning a skilled trade and starting a long-term career.  Get Moving and Start Building New York’s Future—and Yours—Today. Visit the New York City District Council of Carpenters Labor Technical College to get started on your apprenticeship.  We’ll teach you everything you need to know.  Feel free to visit the Labor Technical College’s Frequently Asked Questions section to help answer any questions you have.