Join the Bensonwood/Unity Homes company and enjoy the benefits and security of full-time employment, while going to school one day a week to earn your carpentry certification.  

We have partnered with Apprenticeship NH and New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) to combine exceptional classroom instruction with hands-on learning in our own woodshops. This approach gives us the unique ability to hire great talent and immediately help them grow their skills and career with our support.  

How does it work? 

You “earn while you learn” in this apprenticeship. This three-year program combines 455 hours of classroom instruction at NHTI in Concord NH, along with 6000 hours of hands-on learning at Bensonwood. Our skilled and experienced team members will help you master your trade, setting you up for success and a career where you can thrive. You will work full-time and go to classes one day a week. You’ll be guaranteed wage increases for each year you successfully complete; further supporting your growth and helping you achieve your goals.  

Why Bensonwood? 

At Bensonwood, we always strive to provide an exceptional product, while staying committed to our high standards. We understand that our success is only possible with our amazing team, so what better way to grow our workforce and lead by example, than to make this great partnership which commits to great workers from the start. We understand that the job market has shifted in recent years, and we want to stay a top employer for the region, so being able to offer full-time, benefitted positions to candidates who are eager to learn is a win for our new employees, our company, and for the Monadnock region.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 16 years of age 
• Possess a High School Diploma, GED, or be on track to complete 
• Physical Requirement: Must be able to lift 50lbs or more. Selected candidates will be required to pass a “post-offer-physical" which includes a lift test 
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to job sites, training, and classroom instruction 
• A valid driver’s license 

Do you have experience that you think can be counted towards your apprenticeship? Let us know! We will review all previous experience and education to see if it is in line with this program and what credit you might be able to receive.   

We will begin applicant screening and interviews in February 2024 with hiring expected to start shortly after. 

EEOC - Benson Woodworking Company, Inc. will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40-years old or older.   

Benson Woodworking Inc. will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.