Hi I'am currently finishing grade 12 this year and am full on going to try and become and electrician (hopefully). I've been researching for a while now and am still confused on how to become and apprentice the quickest way with the best quality of courses or other forms of getting the best...

Hello guys I'm just starting out in the electrical field I am currently 21 years old I have a degree in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement, I just had my interview at the ibew local 158 in Green Bay, WI for an construction electrician apprentice. Just got a letter back about a week after the...

Hi everyone. My name is Tom, I applied to the apprenticeship program back in 2009 and just received a letter (June 2013) to take a physical. Does this mean I am accepted into the program, and if so, when do classes/work begin? I'll be finishing a bachelor's degree in computer science in...

I took my test for the JATC last month. A few days ago I received a letter stating that I met the requirements (no score) for the apprenticeship program and I am scheduled for an interview soon. What should I expect? How long after the interview will I know something? How should I dress...

Hi everyone! IECRM in Denver, Colorado is looking for new instructors for our 2012 and 2013 electrical apprenticeship and continuing education classes. Our school brings in over 500 students a year. We are specifically seeking: Licensed independent electricians Solar professionals...

hi everyone, im trying to become an electrician, only thing stopping me is lack of knowledge and no job experience. So my question to everyone is are pre apprenticeship schools like the PAT institute a good choice for someone in my predicament thank you.

Very new to this forum. Wanted to obtain some information regarding the ABC Apprenticeship program. Information such as: How long before you were finally picked up by a company? Which trade did you decide fit what you wanted to do? How did your apprenticeship training help you in the real work...

Has anyone used the GI bill during their apprenticship? I'm looking into using mine and had a few questions about it. Can you use it through the union? Can you do it non-union? Are the any stipulations that go with it in either direction? Any information pertaining to this will help, thanks.

I took my apprentice aptitude test 3 weeks ago and im still waiting for results. I was wondering if you guys could tell me when i should expect to get my results in. BTW in my area they are only taking 50 out of 1000 ppl who tested. I did decent but im not sure if i made the cut.

Hi All! So I took my aptitude test in May and received a letter to show up for the interview on July 20th. I am not asking about the interview itself just the state of the economy in the Metro Detroit area? Is there work going on right now? Should I take this oppurtunity if offered? My...

Hey guys, sorry to bug you once again but here's been some big updates since I last posted about trying to get into the union and I need some BIG help because I feel I'm being giving an unfair deal: Let me first start with what has all happened from the beginning. April 2011 I got a call...