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Subject - I'm new here, Hi everyone!
ryan1 Hi,

I'm new here, I'm trying to get into becoming an apprentice electrician. I currently an Electronics Technician for 4 years. I would like to see if there is something better out there for me so I've deicded to try my hand at becoming an Apprentice.

I'm not sure what area is better to get into, industrial, residental, commercial. Actually at this point I'm not sure it really matters. All I want to do is get hired some where so I can get started.

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions for me so that I can maybe get an employer to take a guy with no experience? I've been searching for jobs online, in the papers, the employment office, talking to people, and calling up a few guys.

Also, do you people have any tips for me once I do get hired? What should I be expecting on the job, etc...

Thanks, and this seems like a great group of people!

I hope I didn't violate any rules on the board by askign for some advice...and if i did i am sorry
Ralpha494 Those sound good. I would also try contacting electrical contractors directly (for non-union), and the local union hall for when they take applications. We have a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee that places apprentices for our local. www.ibew.org might help you find the closest local.
Ryan_J Well...you've got at least one thing going for you......your name

Welcome :)
JimmyDee
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I hope I didn't violate any rules on the board by asking for some advice...and if i did i am sorry

This is one of the reasons we are here. You did just fine. We can forgive you for your name and won't hold it against you. Welcome.
Jim
JimmyDee
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Those sound good. I would also try contacting electrical contractors directly (for non-union), and the local union hall for when they take applications. We have a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee that places apprentices for our local. www.ibew.org might help you find the closest local.

Good advice and I would like to welcome you to the Electrical Knowledge Repository site. One thing about the IBEW, of which I'm a member of, is that they usually don't take apprentices but once or twice a year. You may have to wait to get into their apprenticeship class. I would go to the local union office and ask what classes you could take to better your chances of getting an apprenticeship and take them. You say you are an electronics tech. That will help you a lot.
Jim
ryan1 Thanks guys for the welcome! I'm going ot be using m y lunch hour for calling around contractors as i have been able to obtain the listing for them online for my area. i plan on asking them if tey can give me some advice as to hoew i could go about this too.

I like my name but sometimes ppl think it's brian!
cs409 i had a dog named Ryan ,,,,,,,,,,, LOL........ he barked to much and and as i said, i had a dog............other than the ryan name am sure u will do ok.......welcome p.s. did Ryan J put u up to this? LOL
Ryan_J There is an English guy at teh ECN site named Ryan_J UK. Now THAT is a cool name!!!
cs409 thats our Ryan with a cup of tea,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, what can i say LOL........... hey, Nolan Ryan,,,yor right, its a good cool name! just for the record ryan1,,,, ryan_j is an electrical inspector out west,,,and hes up to super up to date on the code as well as other issue,, and its app. to issue at hand...... besides ryan, jimmy is usually fast to answer and with correct info,,,,one thing i like about most on this site,,they will tell u if it is so, and if they are not sure, they will open that door also.......but all in all, u will be sent in the right direction.....best to u