[NotYet]

Hey everyone, I found this site and been lurking for a few days now, it seems like a great place so here I am.

I'm 22, and 2months into my electrical program. No experience prior. It has been very exciting to say the least. I'm hoping to really benefit from my schooling, and make this trade my profession. Wish me luck and please forgive for any silly questions I may ask in the future, not use to all the terminology used

 

[HARRY304E]

Hey everyone, I found this site and been lurking for a few days now, it seems like a great place so here I am.

I'm 22, and 2months into my electrical program. No experience prior. It has been very exciting to say the least. I'm hoping to really benefit from my schooling, and make this trade my profession. Wish me luck and please forgive for any silly questions I may ask in the future, not use to all the terminology used

Hello NotYet..

Welcome to the electrical trade and ET......I WISH you good luck...:thumbup:

 

[Haxwoper]

What schooling are you in?

Do you have a job?

Education is good, but remember that in NJ it's more about hours in the field so if your end goal is a license you don't need to be spending tens of thousands of dollars in courses.

But again, education is good and if you want to get into a specialty field you are going to need it.

If you just want to be a run of the mill electrician like most of us, focusing on getting a job and "on the job training" while building up savings is important, while education should be secondary. Many people work full time while going to a course a few nights a week.

 

[NotYet]

What schooling are you in?

Do you have a job?

Education is good, but remember that in NJ it's more about hours in the field so if your end goal is a license you don't need to be spending tens of thousands of dollars in courses.

But again, education is good and if you want to get into a specialty field you are going to need it.

If you just want to be a run of the mill electrician like most of us, focusing on getting a job and "on the job training" while building up savings is important, while education should be secondary. Many people work full time while going to a course a few nights a week.

I'm doing a full time 1200 hour course(10 months), while working retail part time. I want to apply for the union before my schooling is done. I was fortunate enough to get over 85% of my tuition covered by the state so I would like to take advantage of my schooling and going straight into the field after.

 

[NotYet]

Hello NotYet..

Welcome to the electrical trade and ET......I WISH you good luck...:thumbup:

Thanks for the welcome :thumbsup:

 

[Haxwoper]

I'm doing a full time 1200 hour course(10 months), while working retail part time. I want to apply for the union before my schooling is done. I was fortunate enough to get over 85% of my tuition covered by the state so I would like to take advantage of my schooling and going straight into the field after.

If your plan is to get into the union, this 10 month course isn't going to help.

 

[emahler]

If your plan is to get into the union, this 10 month course isn't going to help.

ditto...and if it's like any of the courses we've gotten applicants from, it's not going to really help even if you go non-union...sorry bud..

 

[NotYet]

Hmmm, this is interesting. Thanks for the input guys. And just curious haxwoper, why is that?

 

[Haxwoper]

Hmmm, this is interesting. Thanks for the input guys. And just curious haxwoper, why is that?

The union will put you thru an apprenticeship, both on the job training and classroom.

In very few instances they will allow an apprentice to come in as a 2nd or 3rd year, but that would require many years of experience.

 

[emahler]

i'm reading applications/resumes today..for our non-union shop...have about 100 since Monday..about 35-40 are current IBEW that haven't worked in 12+ months..

 

[Bootss]

i'm reading applications/resumes today..for our non-union shop...have about 100 since Monday..about 35-40 are current IBEW that haven't worked in 12+ months..

what type of job is this for? how many openings?
would it be possible to know the pay scale?
what type of experience education do you require?
by the way I wouldn't be applying I'm on the other side of the country, just wondering.

 

[Bootss]

here's my tip of the day.
check out electrical contractors and electric motor repair shop to see if they're hiring helpers.
go ahead and try the Union Avenue.
donate as much time as you can to Habitat for Humanity. tell them you'd like to learn electrical aspect of the house building, or the framing or whatever they give you. this will give you an experience around building houses. also there's contractors on those sites that you might be able to get work through and don't be afraid to ask questions. after you help them build about 25 houses you'll have a good feel. se were these different avenues lead you and choose the best path you think after a while

 

[emahler]

what type of job is this for? how many openings?
would it be possible to know the pay scale?
what type of experience education do you require?
by the way I wouldn't be applying I'm on the other side of the country, just wondering.

sure...mostly service work (all commercial, retail, medical)
i think we are looking for about 6 guys - 4 techs/mechanics, 2 apprentices
low end $12/hr up to $40/hr + benefits

education? depends on where they are working...some areas required J-Man's license, some don't..

 

[Haxwoper]

Watch it Erik, eejack says its a journeyman "registration" and anyone who calls it a license is just trying to trick you

:laughing:

 

[emahler]

Watch it Erik, eejack says its a journeyman "registration" and anyone who calls it a license is just trying to trick you

:laughing:

Technically, he's correct...God Bless New Germany..

 

[Haxwoper]

Technically, he's correct...

Why are you trying to trick people?

 

[emahler]

Why are you trying to trick people?

Because I'm sneaky like that

 

[EBFD6]

Here is a cut and paste of my rant on this subject from a thread a while back about these "schools"

If you are looking to get into the trade DO NOT waste any of your money or time on one of those "become an electrician in 18 months" schools. They are a scam and a waste of money. You will spend $20,000 and at the end of it all you will still start out with an electrical contractor as a first year apprentice no different than the kid that just graduated from high school with no experience.

The best way to go would be to get a job with an electrical contractor as a green apprentice and have them pay for you to go to school at night for your classroom hours. You will get on the job training during the day and any contractor worth working for will pay for your schooling. If the company you're interviewing with doesn't pay for their apprentices to go to school, look somewhere else because that is not a company you want to work for.

 

[electricbysullivan]

Is your school a public county vocational/tech institute or a private school?

Whatever you do, don't drop out, especially if it is a private school which is expensive? They'll still charge you for it.

When I get resumes to read from tech and institute schools they are all identical formatting and award/experience. That is my biggest complaint.

 

[eejack]

Hey everyone, I found this site and been lurking for a few days now, it seems like a great place so here I am.

I'm 22, and 2months into my electrical program. No experience prior. It has been very exciting to say the least. I'm hoping to really benefit from my schooling, and make this trade my profession. Wish me luck and please forgive for any silly questions I may ask in the future, not use to all the terminology used

Welcome to the site - lots of good advice ITT. You might also look at your local electrical supply house and ask if they have a help wanted board or know anyone looking for apprentices.

Best of luck.