Wow man, that’s a terrible way to treat your apprentice. I’ve been fortunate to have great journeymen but I’ve heard about those kind before. That’s really unfortunate and no way to keep the trade alive. The irony there is that while he thinks he’s retaining job security by not teaching anyone else how to do the job, he’s probably isn’t very valuable to his company and could end up losing his job for that very reason. Sorry you have to deal with that. 😕 Is there anyone you can talk to about that?

@@MadElectrician is fine. Because of that. I enrolled to a class in havc and i learned my job there. Now I'm going back for a electrician class level l,ll,lll. And my future looks better now. Also, i found out that the guy that didn't want to help me he doesn't understand the basics of electricity and now i know more than him. It's life i guess. Thank u for caring.

@@anotheronebitesthedust246 hey man I'm 25 and still don't know exactly what to do with my life I did college for a bit but didn't work out and well im trying to consider the trades, I want to consider being an electrician but from what I've heard and watched the process is tedious and not 100% guaranteed, ive been looking at HVAC too would you consider it being a more better option in terms going through a quicker process?

@@Ebarcelo95 fastest process is warehouse jobs or welding

LU 100. The apprentices here created a “board” for apprentices, when JWs treat them wrong they can go to the apprentice board and get it handled.

what did you have to do from beggining to want to be an apprentice electrican to actually becoming one if you dont mind me asking

All glory to GOD!!

Bro!!!! is just got accepted into Local 26 as well!!! i go to the hall in Lanham though :)

I am looking to start my journey with Local 26. Wish me luck and prayers, and congratulations to you. This was encouraging to read.

Have you started already?

Hey bud I have some questions for you specifically with service time entering ibew. Did you get around to it?

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this comment made me more motivated

Hell yea !

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Slow down there sparky

Thanks for your feedback on this! Let me throw a little encouragement your way. First, it’s awesome that you’re considering this as a career, especially right out of high school. I think that’s the best time to get in. Most people, myself included, wish they decided to do this right out of high school. You will have a huge head start, and your pension will be incredible with all of those years in the trade. As far as being female, don’t let that stop you, and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do this. I’ve worked alongside lots of incredible women in this trade and they have all been some of the hardest working electricians I’ve known. It’s becoming more of a normal thing to have women in this trade, and really any trade for that matter. If this is something that you want to do, then go for it. It’s definitely overwhelming at first, but I think everyone feels that way. Like anything, If you commit yourself to working hard and learning then you will quickly gain confidence and feel like you know what’s going on. I hope this helps. ⚡️

We need more women in the trades go for it. Im a Certified Welder planning on joining electric program soon. The 2 ladies that graduated with me were amazing hard working and one lady graduated at the top of the class and is now working for Nascar $35/hr... Mostly being a female in this new generation means doors are opening. Being a male myself I support every woman in the trades. So yea please come pursue a career in the trades

It doesn’t matter if you’re a female. If you enjoy electrical and want to skip paying $100,000 or more for college then do it. I’m a journeyman local 60. There’s so much work here in south Texas it’s crazy. Actually here they will take almost anyone. Right now they’re looking for over 50 journeymen. Over 50 CE’s. Over there it’s a little different to a certain extent. They don’t wait that long here. College class on Electrical theory😂 we have had helpers with zero experience and start putting them to work immediately. Alright people move away from Portland and move to south Texas. Seems like their process is way too long.

this isnt as physically demanding as some other jobs. and if you happen to be smaller you will have a much easier time on those jobs that require you be in some tighter places.

If your family is pressuring you to go college and if you want to go make sure you “pressure” them to pay for everything, school, books, gas to get to school.

Yup cuz that's a realistic fallback

Being an electrician obviously worked for him 😂

Thank you for this comment. I've been really considering this career but math has always been a struggle for me. It's made me hesitate taking the first step towards becoming an electrician

How did it go??

How you doing now brotha

25 thinking of jumping into this career

Same here. Passed the background check. Did good on the aptitude test, and now my interview is scheduled Nov 9th. Lil nervous but I know that with my dedication and if they give me a chance to completely switch trades, considering my immaculate work ethic, they won't regret it boys. Wish me luck

Good luck Tucker you got this!

You got this bro! Perfect time to turn it around

Hey, right on! It's a fantastic career and I would highly recommend it! I have a video talking about the 20 things I love about being an electrician. Check it out if you haven't yet. Also, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime. ⚡️

same position here, we got this man Im willing to give this a try

@@larcous.7457 same

how is it so far

how’s everything going?

Thanks man! I really appreciate that! It’s my pleasure to share what I know. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions about getting into the trade if this is a career you’re interested in pursuing. 👍🏼⚡️

Yeah he definitely is I was just thinking the same.

Thanks Walter!

@@MadElectrician Hello, is 30 too old to become an Electrician.

Hey Jacob! Definitely not. Check out my video “Am I Too Old to Become an Electrician?” I made it for people specifically asking that question. Hope you find it to be informative!

Thanks! That’s the goal!

I appreciate that! That's really great to hear! Definitely be prepared to explain why you want to be an electrician and why they should choose you. You may be asked other questions too so just try to go in as prepared as possible for whatever they throw at you. Your portfolio is a big part of the interview too, so check out that video if you haven't yet. Wishing you the best of luck on your interview! ⚡️

Right on! Happy to hear that. It’s my pleasure! Feel free to reach out any time if you have questions along the way ⚡️

Where did you apply for that class?

Hey Juan! Making these videos is my absolute pleasure. I’m really happy to hear that! That’s my goal 🙌🏼 I had to take a pay cut too when I first started, but it took no time at all for me to start making the same/ more. It will definitely be worth it. These raises come quick. If you take the precautions and just watch out for yourself then I don’t think your asthma should be much of an issue. If you have any questions about anything along the way then please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Hey bro I’m on the same boat as you, just wondering have you taken your first step?

Are you alive bro?

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did your uncle go the union route as well

@@cesarturcios9247 he did, he retired not too long ago in the Philippines

wow thats amazing , he must of been doing well for himself to be able to retire there, thanks for the reply. @@MrBittyKat

I’m glad you found it too! A channel like this is what I wished I had when I was applying for the apprenticeship so I’m happy to be able to be that channel for other people ⚡️

Wow, somehow I missed this comment. That’s so cool to hear and very encouraging! Thank you for watching and sharing my content! ⚡️

i went through this process via a union as he mentions and it's a great breakdown in detail of what the process is like. I remember my bootcamp was stripping scrap wire and stocking the inventory carts for a couple weeks before i got my chance on a job site with a crew.

Thanks man! I’m not planning on changing that intro any time soon 😂 YES!! That’s awesome! I wish you the best of luck with your whole application process. If I can be any more help to you throughout the process let me know! I’m happy to answer any questions you have as they come up 👍🏼

Hey man! David told me that he talked to you about getting in! So awesome! David is a fantastic foreman. So much of what I know is because of him. I’m really happy to hear that you’re enjoying the channel! Feel free to reach out anytime with questions about anything. I know David is a great resource too. ⚡️

So happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

Hey, thanks for the sub! I appreciate it 🥳 This is a really great career. It's definitely one of the best decisions that I've ever made. Hopefully my channel can serve as a good resource for you as you go through the steps to make it happen ⚡️

Please update me! I am about to turn 20 next month and I just got interested in becoming a electrician aswell.

How far?

Bro ive been trying to get into tmobile for a while any tips?

Right on Nate! That's really great to hear. My dad is a steamfitter and that career/ trade has been really good to him. That too is a great route to go!

😂😂 Had a good chuckle from this. You are almost guaranteed to run into someone who fits that description when you're in construction. In my experience most electricians have actually been pretty professional, but I've met one or two that also fit that description 😂

No that’s really a thing😂 I couldn’t turn out until I was on my second wife, being garnished for child support, and had a drinking problem😂

It’s absolutely true! 20+ years since my first electrical program and I often wonder how many people from that class are still alive. Lots of addiction issues all around and it seems to extend into the sub trades as well. I know many who started out in the trade figured it was the easiest gig and provided the most opportunity for screwing around, funny since there are some pretty serious hazards involved!

I have 3 of the 5 listed 😭😭

I'm a drunk and a rapist

Would you mind giving a bit of an update? I'm in the same position as you were 8 months ago and it makes me nervous, I'd love to hear it this worked out for you!

Hey man what trade school do you go to

I literally have no schooling or experience and I started a apprenticeship four days ago I'm literally ass backwards with it lol but I called like 20 different companies and found the right guy and perfect opportunity he had just finished training his first one and was ready to expand his company.

Just keep bugging em man

What state do you live in? Look for smaller companies that want to expand and have the time to train guys.

Thanks! Happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Feel free to reach out any time with questions ⚡️

Thanks man! Glad you’re finding it useful ⚡️

It’s my pleasure bro! I’m just happy people actually want to watch my videos 😂

@@MadElectrician Quick question! Once I submitted my application, how long does it take for a response? I applied in IBEW Local 3 NY

For me here at Local 48 I got scheduled for an aptitude test within about a month. With everything that’s going on right now though things could be different. Still, I’d probably expect to hear something within a month or so.

@@MadElectrician Thank you again pal!

@@jonathancuripoma5556 Anytime bro ⚡️

Happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ⚡️

Did you get it?

Right on bro, glad to hear it!

What did you do to stand out in the interview. Because I feel like I have no chance if someone else has prior experience

^ me too.

what are the chances of getting accepted

Indian people work parimet has

It’s my pleasure! It’s a fantastic career and I would highly recommend it. Hopefully my channel can serve as a good resource for you if you are looking into joining the trade. Thanks for watching! ⚡️

It’s my pleasure! Thanks for watching! ⚡️

Thanks Riki! I appreciate you watching and I’m happy to hear that! ⚡️

Right on man! I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in pursuing the trade and that my videos have been helpful! When I was a store manager at AT&T I made customer service my top priority and consequently the growth we saw at our store was pretty significant. I just try to apply that same philosophy here on UKposts and have been pretty amazed at the response from people. I appreciate the feedback!

@@MadElectrician keep on making awesome content! If you’re taking suggestions, it would be cool to see how to get in the union from a female perspective/being a female electrician (if you can find someone trusted to aid with that video). I’m a woman and I’m not apprehensive about sexual harassment or anything, just about being physically smaller and hindering the work

Ahh, sorry about that! I didn’t click on your picture or anything before responding. Shouldn’t have made that assumption. 🤦🏽‍♂️ That is actually a video idea that I’ve had since I first started posting videos. It’s a topic that I really want to cover but I’m just waiting to find the right person to interview/ make a video with. I’ll will definitely do that video some day though, and hopefully sooner than later. What I will say right now though is that I’ve worked along side and had school with many women who are fantastic electricians. I’ve never seen any sort of different in what women can do compared to men. It also seems to pretty much be a normal thing to have women in the trade now which is great. The IBEW really pushes to bring more women into the trade, and for that reason you might actually have a bit of an advantage getting into the apprenticeship if you do eventually apply. Funny enough I was thinking about doing this topic again today. Thanks for the recommendation and I’ll definitely get a video posted about this eventually ⚡️

@@MadElectrician awesome. Thank you for the helpful videos and I’m happy to support. ❣️

Become an electrical engineer. Sounds like a fair career.

It’s my pleasure, Eduardo! You have a bright future ahead of you, especially if you’re already taking it this seriously! Feel free to reach out anytime with any questions you might have if this is a career that you end up pursuing ⚡️

I’m 14 tryna soak up everything

I appreciate it man 🤙🏼

How was it

Let’s gooo

Have you started yet? I’m 26 to and really wanna do this

Same here brother, I was in the military and upon getting out worked at edison in operations and customer billing. I’m 27 now with no experience but just looking for a change

@@nolove7485 well, did you?

I’m 19, haven’t gone into college yet but that has been my exact fear about a college pathway. Electrical work sounds lit ⚡️

how did it go?

Right on, glad to hear it! I wouldn’t ask about being a material handler at all during this application process, but if for some reason you don’t get accepted then I would definitely recommend looking into becoming a material handler. If you can make it in without becoming a material handler first then that would be awesome. It would kind of give you a head start since you wouldn’t be spending a year or so being a material handler before starting your apprenticeship. That would be my advice. Let me know if you have any other questions 👍🏼

Hey Tyler! All great questions. I’m really glad to hear that you’re enjoying the videos! 1) Yes, there are tests all throughout the classroom part of your apprenticeship. I believe the curriculum is the same across the board for IBEW apprentices. We have a test every class going over the homework from the previous week. Then there are final exams, code tests, and also craft certifications (craft certifications are testing you more on the hands on stuff). 2) Typically the whole application process takes three months. One month to apply, another for your test, and another for your interview. Then depending on the rank that you get on your list, that will determine how quickly you start. I ranked 64 on the list and our training center was taking in 18 new apprentices each month. So I started my apprenticeship three months after my interview, which meant that it was actually six months after I initially applied that I started my apprenticeship. 3) The classes are actually a combination of those. Mainly lectures, but also hands on labs for some of it. 4) There are lots of different subjects (dc theory, ac theory, motor controls, grounding/ bonding, fire alarm, PLC’s, etc. The term that most people struggle with at our training center is 4th term (it’s very math heavy and has lots of theory/ circuit calculations). That was actually one of my best terms but I’ve always been pretty decent with math. I haven’t really struggled with any of the terms, but I think that’s because I spend a lot of time reading/ studying the material so that I know I actually understand it. Maybe I’ll eventually make a video talking about some of this stuff. Hope that helps though! Hit me with more questions as you think of them. I’m happy to help and I really do want to be a good resource for people. ⚡️

Thanks, Julie!

Right on man! You're very welcome! It's a fantastic career and I would obviously highly recommend it! ⚡️

By the way I scored a 48 an wasn’t even offered an interview.

How much do you make right now? Just curious

That’s crazy I wanted to be air traffic controller but didn’t really know how to get into that field I’m Already a dispatcher at the airport but not air traffic controller

@@Justjackson7 I was fortunate enough to become an Air Traffic Controller in the Army. After my first deployment I was offered an ATC position as a contractor and been doing that ever since.

@@Justjackson7 the FAA will announce entry level openings for the general public (try following the FAA Facebook page, checking the FAA website, or USAJOBS). You apply, and if accepted you'll have to take an exam called the ATSA basically seeing if you are mentally suitable for the job. if you pass that then the next step is waiting to go to the FAA Academy (FAA Air Traffic Control School) and if you pass the school then depending how good you did will determine your list of facilities you can choose from depending on what region you chose or were given.

@@Phileepoh I have never thought of that😱your lifesaver thank you!!

Haha, right on. Yeah, I think you will definitely have an easier time since you have some trade related knowledge already. Wiring things up can look pretty complicated in the beginning, but it’s pretty amazing how simple it is once you learn the basics. Don’t get me wrong, some things can be incredibly complicated, but for the most part wiring stuff up is very straight forward. Hope you decide to pursue this! It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. ⚡️

how did it go?

Thanks Jack! I think that taking some college classes and getting certifications would be a great idea. It's not absolutely necessary, but it will definitely increase your chances, especially if you mention during your interview that you specifically took those classes to increase your chances of getting accepted. In my case, I didn't take any classes or have any certifications and I got in, but my local was also taking in 18 apprentices every month during that time so it was a little bit easier for me to get in compared to people at locals where they aren't taking in as many apprentices.

Hey Alex! That’s really awesome to hear! I think we all come to a point where we decide that maybe we should switch things up for one reason or another. You may take a pay cut at first, but in my opinion it will be well worth it in the end. Plus, your experience in drywall and framing will make you more valuable as an apprentice since you’ll have a lot of trade knowledge right out of the gates. Thanks for watching and best of luck to you! ⚡️