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[|Advancement OpportunitiesAn experienced carpenter can become a carpentry supervisor, a general construction supervisor or a project manager. Carpenters who are bi-lingual in English and Spanish have a better chance of becoming supervisors than those who are not since since many construction workers speak Spanish.]

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 * Consider earning an associate's degree. Unions and contractor organizations are sometimes affiliated with 2-year technical school programs. In these cases, apprentices may apply their credits toward an associate's degree in carpentry.
 * Learn to speak Spanish. Aspiring foremen may benefit from taking Spanish courses or learning the language on their own, since the ability to speak Spanish is essential to be able to communicate with Hispanic workers. Many community colleges offer such foreign language training.