By: Christian Stoey

"Elysium Painting." A Carpenter By Any Other Name. Web. 04 Apr

 Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients  Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials  Construct building frameworks, including wall studs, floor joists, and doorframes  Instruct and direct laborers and other construction trade helpers  Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding " Search Result for Carpenter." Carpenter Clip Art Images. Web. 10 Apr

 Some 2-year tech schools offer carpentry degrees that are affiliated with unions and contractor organizations. Credits earned as part of an apprenticeship program usually count toward an associate's degree. You also need to at least have a high school education or equivalent. You need to be 18 and physically able to do the work. You also need proof of U.S. citizenship and you need to pass a drug screening.

 You need to be detail oriented  You need some math skills  You need to have manual dexterity  You need to have a lot of stamina  You need good problem-solving skills "Carpenter Jobs." Basic Carpentry:Strategies Tips & Techniques. Web. 04 Apr

 Employment of carpenters is projected to grow 20 percent from 2010 to 2020  The need to repair and replace roads and bridges also will spur some employment growth for carpenters.  Construction of factories and power plants also may result in some new jobs.  Overall job prospects for carpenters should improve over the coming decade as construction activity rebounds from the recent recession.  Experienced carpenters should have the best job opportunities. "Carpenter Working on New Building." IStock Photo: Royalty Free Stock Photography, Vector Art Images, Music & Video Stock Footage. Web. 10 Apr

 The median annual wage of carpenters was $39,530 in May  The starting pay for apprentices usually is between 30 percent and 50 percent of what fully trained carpenters make. As they gain more skill, they receive pay increases.  The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,650, and the top 10 percent earned more than $71,660. O, Tracy. "Money!" Flickr. Yahoo!, 07 Nov Web. 10 Apr

 Carpet Installers  Insulation workers  Construction laborer and helper "Flickriver: Photos from Braeside, Highland Park, IL, United States." Flickriver. Web. 27 Apr

 Mother’s occupation  Dog groomer