Carpentry — Summit Academy OIC

Training delivered by Summit Academy OIC in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This directory listing is maintained under ZeilLink. Applications, admissions, and teaching are handled by Summit Academy OIC. This 20-week career program prepares adults for entry-level carpentry work with union or non-union employers. The first ten weeks introduce construction safety, mathematics, blueprint reading, building materials, and safe use of hand and power tools. The second ten weeks focus on practical residential and commercial framing projects completed in pairs and teams. Career preparation includes interview practice and employer connections. Possible pathways include apprentice carpenter, framer, installer, and maintenance work; employment is not guaranteed. Summit advertises no out-of-pocket cost to students, supported by financial aid and gift funding. Applicants must complete the required admissions and financial-aid process; eligibility is determined by Summit. Current start dates and available seats are not confirmed. Check the official program page before applying. Source: https://saoic.org/training/carpentry Program information researched September 9, 2026. Cover image: AI-generated illustration, not a photograph of Summit’s campus or students.