Does anyone know about apprenticeship programs?
Mike is looking to get out of security and try a new career. He doesn't have a college degree, but is leaning towards a job such as becoming a plumber or electrician (He wants to do something more hands on, that has a pretty reliable work flow, and that will have more earning potential). I've picked up little bits and pieces of info about apprenticeship programs, but was wondering if anyone could share their or their family members experiences with these programs? It seems like this may be the way to go, if he wants to get into this sort of field. |
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I would say it would probably be more lucrative being an electrician. We have the hardest time getting them to show up around here in the NJ area so the profession is in demand for sure. Then you won't have to worry about him coming home smelling like a toilet either.  |
| One of My BIL's is going through a plumbing/pipe fitter apprenticeship with the largest commercial plumbing company in Mankato. He works for them, and gets a regular check, then goes to classes in the evening. I'm not sure of the details about the classes though - like how often they are, or if they are through the company, the union or what. I do know that as he did more classes, he "moves up" and gets paid more money. He has been doing it for several years and is making real good money now. I hope that helps a bit! |
Not sure what the format is in the US but here in Canada it's 1st, 2nd, 3rd year apprentice , Journeyman and then Master Plumber  |
| My nephew went through classes at a local community college before becoming an electrician. I believe is was 12-18 months of classes and the apprenticeship was the same length of time.
I think there were several classes that he had to complete before he start work, with some classes that could be taken while he was working. Contact the Union in your area for more info.. |
| Thanks for the info guys! We're gonna look at some of the union and apprenticeship websites this weekend. It'd be great if he could do the apprenticeship while going to school, as we really can't afford for him to not have an income for any period of time.
Too bad he didn't use his time in the national guard to get some of those classes in for free... sigh! |
| Doug is an electrician and HVACR person, he went throught the ranks of apprentice and journeyman with the union. If you are in the right area it can be a great way to "learn while you earn". The union offers classes at night and jobs during the day.
Now that he has been a journeyman for many (many) years he can also earn money teaching classes. He earns more money than I do and he has NO COLLEGE education or degree and I have two degrees and am almost done with my masters 
There will never be a machine made that can take the place of a skilled tradesman. |
| Billy is a plumber and also trained in HVAC work.
He has been a plumber for many years now and even hold a contractors license since he worked for himself for a while. He makes good money, has never had a problem finding work. When we moved here to the Desert Billy made three phone calls and got three job offers. Also having a plumber as a hubby has saved us thousands of dollars. Our watermain broke the weekend we moved in here, of course on a Sunday night. Do you know how much we would have had to pay a plumber to come out on Sunday night? At least $300 to just get a guy to show up! He had also come to the rescue many times when Ryan was younger and flushed his toys down the toilet.  |
Tasker's Mom wrote: Doug is an electrician and HVACR person, he went throught the ranks of apprentice and journeyman with the union. If you are in the right area it can be a great way to "learn while you earn". The union offers classes at night and jobs during the day.
Now that he has been a journeyman for many (many) years he can also earn money teaching classes. He earns more money than I do and he has NO COLLEGE education or degree and I have two degrees and am almost done with my masters There will never be a machine made that can take the place of a skilled tradesman. My brother-in-law did the same thing. The guy is no Rhodes Scholar but he's good with his hands and makes a fantastic living. My sister and he are both only 27 and they own two houses and several properties. He runs his own business and does side jobs on top of that. Those two are the kind of people that make you feel like a loser even when you have your brand new house paid off.  |
| Thanks for the encouragement guys. I'm really hoping this is something that will work out well for him. He really wants to get out of his current job, but doesn't feel like there are a lot of options out there for him.
And having a built in plumber or electrician could really help out conisdering all those remodel plans I have for the house  |
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