Join Southwest Carpenters Training Fund for apprenticeship programs designed to turn dedication into mastery — and a career into a craft.
What We Offer
From foundational skills to advanced certification, our curriculum is designed with industry leaders to prepare you for the demands of modern construction.
A comprehensive pathway from classroom instruction to on-the-job training. Master structural framing, finish carpentry, and blueprint reading with hands-on practice.
Elevate your expertise with specialized credentials in scaffolding, concrete forming, green building techniques, and OSHA safety compliance.
Our graduates enter the workforce confident and prepared. We partner with local unions and contractors to ensure your training matches industry standards.
About Us
Southwest Carpenters Training Fund has been a cornerstone of skilled trade education in the Inland Empire for decades. Based in Ontario, California, we provide the classroom instruction and technical training that apprentices need to succeed in the carpentry trade.
Our programs are developed in partnership with local carpentry unions and contractors, ensuring every graduate is equipped with the practical skills, safety knowledge, and professional mindset that the industry demands.
30+
Years of Service
1000+
Graduates
95%
Placement Rate
Our Campus
Our Ontario facility features dedicated training spaces designed to replicate real construction environments — from framing bays to finish carpentry workshops.
Get In Touch
Whether you're ready to enroll or just exploring your options, we're here to answer your questions and guide you to the right program.
Address
3250 Shelby St
Ontario, CA 91764-6584
Phone
(909) 824-9033Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed