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justin in Westminster, Maryland

54 months ago

I'm really interested in working in the electrical field but I don't know how to get a foot in the door without any experience

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gregg yerington in Los Angeles, California

54 months ago

I'm really interested in working in the electrical field but I don't know how to get a foot in the door without any experience

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Victoria Strom "tori" in Scottsdale, Arizona

53 months ago

gregg yerington in Los Angeles, California said: I'm really interested in working in the electrical field but I don't know how to get a foot in the door without any experience

Gregg is this you?? Boo???????????

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Mathieu in Montreal, Quebec

53 months ago

An apprenticeship is easily the best way. You get paid a good wage in every state, and take classes at the same time. Once you pass an exam you become a journeyman electrician. It takes about 4 years as an apprentice, but it's all on the job work, you do the same sort of work as licensed electricians, but work under someone for a few years. Its great, I love how the field has its own built-in solution for the age old "need experience before to get a job, and need a job to get experience" problem.

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gregg yerington in Lake Forest, California

53 months ago

Yes, this is me, Boo Boo, who is this?

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Tori in Scottsdale, Arizona

53 months ago

If this is really you contact me. You can reach me at www.myspace.com/victoriastrom or email me at victoriastrom@yahoo.com

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Shane in Halethorpe, Maryland

48 months ago

Mathieu in Montreal, Quebec said: An apprenticeship is easily the best way. You get paid a good wage in every state, and take classes at the same time. Once you pass an exam you become a journeyman electrician. It takes about 4 years as an apprentice, but it's all on the job work, you do the same sort of work as licensed electricians, but work under someone for a few years. Its great, I love how the field has its own built-in solution for the age old "need experience before to get a job, and need a job to get experience" problem.

I have a question. I start school in July for my electrician certificate.How do you get a apprenticeship?

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alex in Los Angeles, California

48 months ago

does anyone know of a good apprenticeship program in los angeles or near by?

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RAYLEY in Pasadena, California

47 months ago

ABC

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joebanana in Diamond Bar, California

26 months ago

Shane in Halethorpe, Maryland said: I have a question. I start school in July for my electrician certificate.How do you get a apprenticeship?

"School for the cert. exam"? And it's not an apprenticeship program? Did you check out this school? This is a new one for me. In order to qualify for the exam, you'll need 8000 hours OJT, be enrolled in an apprenticeship program, to be a "trainee" then after you get your JW card, you can apply for the exam

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Jack Simpson in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

19 months ago

When I lived in Houston, Mister Sparky was a great place to go to get advice on how to get started in the electrician business. Check them out at www.mistersparky-houston.com/

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james in Charleston, West Virginia

16 months ago

Go to the local electrical supply shops. They know everything That is going on in town Electrical wise. go down hang out drink some coffee. get to know them then start askin about local jobs???? works like a charm

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just wondering..

9 months ago

A friend of mine applied to the JATC electrician apprenticeship program in our area. He passed his aptitude test and got an oral interview. He knows he did well on the test and thought the interview went great but they went a letter back saying that he was not chosen for the initial spots but his name would stay on a list for 2 years and if positions are available he could be called. I am thinking he may not have got it because he had no electrical experience but he has worked the same job for almost 10 years. What are the chances that they could end up calling him? Is there any other programs that are similar to the JATC electrician apprenticeship program that he could apply for?

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Tlotlo in Iceland

9 months ago

Ive done electrical courses at the college and nw im looking for an apprenticeship,i dnt have any experience in the field,how can i get it?

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rltomkinson in Charles Town, West Virginia

9 months ago

Tlotlo in Iceland said: Ive done electrical courses at the college and nw im looking for an apprenticeship,i dnt have any experience in the field,how can i get it?

Start applying for jobs as an apprentice with every electrical contractor in your area. If they keep turning you down, ask why.

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Bryan Rosse in Jonesboro, Arkansas

5 months ago

Mathieu in Montreal, Quebec said: An apprenticeship is easily the best way. You get paid a good wage in every state, and take classes at the same time. Once you pass an exam you become a journeyman electrician. It takes about 4 years as an apprentice, but it's all on the job work, you do the same sort of work as licensed electricians, but work under someone for a few years. Its great, I love how the field has its own built-in solution for the age old "need experience before to get a job, and need a job to get experience" problem.

Well I went to college and received a certificate in electricity..I have yet to find out how to put this to use when everyone wants someone with at least 2 years of experience. How can I get my foot in the door and start working doing this kind of work without having experience other than college training? Where do I start?

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rltomkinson in Charles Town, West Virginia

5 months ago

Bryan Rosse in Jonesboro, Arkansas said: Well I went to college and received a certificate in electricity..I have yet to find out how to put this to use when everyone wants someone with at least 2 years of experience. How can I get my foot in the door and start working doing this kind of work without having experience other than college training? Where do I start?

If you have a local electrical union, talk to them. Sometimes they will shorten your apprenticeship according to the trainning already received.

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