Finding the right field to be in may be hard in these harsh times. You want a field that provides job security, good benefits and is expanding; According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics the electrician field will grow 12 percent from 2008 to 2018 which is an average growth rate. [Read more...]
Union Apprenticeship Program Vs Community College
An electrician is part of a trade that installs wiring systems in new buildings or maintains electrical systems in complex machinery or large building complexes. There are two ways to become an electrician, a person can enter an apprenticeship program or attend a community college or vocational school. Both paths will lead you to the title o f journeyman electrician and a rewarding career. [Read more...]
Getting The Right College Courses to Become an Electrician
In many cities where construction work is king, apprenticeship programs may be hard to come by, when competition is stiff for the little work available. During times like this, many union apprenticeship programs have very little openings and long waiting lines. This drives many to use community colleges or vocational schools to gain access to the field. The key to going to college to help you with an apprenticeship is finding an apprenticeship program that will accept college credits. Not all apprenticeships accept college courses not affiliated with their program. [Read more...]
How to Find an Apprenticeship Program for Electricians
An electrician works independently or with others to install electrical wiring systems into buildings in the construction field or they work diligently to maintain complex electrical machinery and wiring systems in buildings and homes. The electrician field will grow by 12 percent through 2018 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The need for skilled labor is still strong despite the weak job market. [Read more...]
How to Get Into an Electrician Apprenticeship Program
Skilled trades are suffering from high attrition rates throughout the world and the U.S. due to harsh economic times. Fewer than 1 in 3 15 years olds see themselves in a trade. This is primarily due to poor training and negative stereo types of the trades. Many college age youth are lured to colleges by the prospects of high paying jobs. [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Programs for Electricians
Finding the right field to be in may be hard in these harsh times. You want a field that provides job security, good benefits and is expanding; According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics the electrician field will grow 12 percent from 2008 to 2018 which is an average growth rate. [Read more...]
Why the NJATC is the Best for Electricians
According to Richard Williams, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW, since 1968, the National Joint Apprentice Training Committee, NJATC, offers the best electrical training in the nation. This apprenticeship program is a joint effort between the National Electrical Contractors Association and the IBEW. [Read more...]
The Tasks And Duties Of An Electrician
The professional electrician leads a challenging and rewarding life. Electricians in the U.S. receive top notch training and good pay. There is never a dull day in the life of an electrician because each day brings new experiences. This article provides more detailed information about the duties and responsibilities of an electrician. [Read more...]
Becoming an Electricians Apprentice
According to the U.S. Department of labor, “Electricians install and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for our homes, businesses, and factories. They install and maintain the wiring and control equipment through which electricity flows. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machines in factories and a wide range of other businesses.” [Read more...]