Union trade apprenticeship

[Cyclonepride]

You aren't hearing a lot of talk outside of the trades about this but we all are in desperate need of traditional young apprentices. I see way more people in their 30s and even 40s getting into things as opposed to people out of high school and early 20s. Young people arent nearly as aware of the importance of benefits/retirement as those slightly older. Never too late to get in but within the trades its somewhat worrisome in terms of pension funds.

I'm not sure of the pension fund thing, and the mechanics of how that would help, but it's a definite problem just in terms of number of bodies available. Pay, and therefore what customers pay, is going to have to increase pretty dramatically unless the industry finds a way to attract more young people. I think that's a large part of the reason why you see private equity companies swarming in.

 

[Althetuna]

I went through #33 Plumbers & Steamfitters apprenticeship many, many moons ago. I learned a ton of things I use to this day. I still have my card. I left the trade to get my mechanical engineering degree but what I learned back then directly applies to what I do now. I owe a real debt to the trade and those who took the time to pass on their knowledge.

 

[AllInForISU]

Could you please explain JW? My guess was journeyman welder?

Oh sorry, Journeyman Wireman. Electrician.

 

[1SEIACLONE]

Is crane operator still a good job? My neighbor was one back in the 90s and made really good money. I've forgotten the number now days, but when he told me it was like WOW!

Edit saw your comment later Crane operators are still well paid,

They are great paying jobs, but the problem is there are few jobs that actually need a crane. So the same people get the jobs over and over. Very small field of expert workers, if you can get in, you can make serious money. A lot like the underwater welding field, great pay, but few jobs.

 

[1SEIACLONE]

NWICC in Sheldon has lineman school looked it up 2 semesters and a summer session to become job ready. As long as you don't mind being outside it's a pretty good job. Never been anywhere where people don't like the folks that keep the lights on for you.

A lot of smaller utility and cities that hire lineman will pay for your education at NWICC if you are then willing to come back and work for them for a set amount of years after getting your license. Now you do have to repay them if you dropout or leave before the set amount of years.

Lot of linemen in the rural areas are leaving to go to larger urban areas, to make more money. Towns like Bloomfield have a constant turnover of people that they train to work for the city, and then once certified, they leave to take jobs with higher pay. Just constant turnover in some of those departments, the police down there has the same problem, most stay to get their feet wet in the field, and move on.

 

[AllInForISU]

They are great paying jobs, but the problem is there are few jobs that actually need a crane. So the same people get the jobs over and over. Very small field of expert workers, if you can get in, you can make serious money. A lot like the underwater welding field, great pay, but few jobs.

Just have to be willing to travel. It’s hard on people with families, but kids right out of high school? It can be fantastic.

 

[motorcy90]

Ours for Local 347 are in June. But yea, a JW is at $45.45 on the check. I don’t directly pay into health insurance as that’s pulled from the other 20ish bucks/hour (along with funding my 401k). $66.01/hr total package for a JW.

If you are interested at all, give it a shot. Electrical apprenticeship actually just dropped to 4 years this past year. We will see how that works out going forward.

were pushing mid $50s to mid $60s an hr depending on occupation, +another 20% into retirement (NEAP), paid healthcare/vision/dental on the utilities side.

 

[ClonesFTW]

NWICC in Sheldon has lineman school looked it up 2 semesters and a summer session to become job ready. As long as you don't mind being outside it's a pretty good job.

You’ll be paid very well, but you’ll work through some brutal conditions and hours. Couldn’t pay me to do it but they deserve every dollar.

 

[AllInForISU]

You’ll be paid very well, but you’ll work through some brutal conditions and hours. Couldn’t pay me to do it but they deserve every dollar.

While I agree that they earn their money, they only work in those outages when there is major disaster. Otherwise, they don’t go out in weather per their contract.

 

[VeloClone]

What if people stop pooping?

 

[VeloClone]

Son has a lot of health issues so he needs a niche with good health coverage but not too hard on his body. Suggestions on trades that would be a good fit are welcome.

He has already taken automotive repair classes in high school...

 

[deadeyededric]

Son has a lot of health issues so he needs a niche with good health coverage but not too hard on his body. Suggestions on trades that would be a good fit are welcome.

He has already taken automotive repair classes in high school...

I don't see the elevator guys usually working too hard when I see them. They make serious $$$$. I think it's tough to get into the apprentice program but certainly worth a try. I think you can apply through the union hall. I found this link on Local 33 website.

Welcome to NEIEP – National Elevator Industry Educational Program

NEIEP, the National Elevator Industry Educational Program crafts, implements & maintains the most complete education curriculum available in the elevator industry.

www.neiep.org

 

[VeloClone]

I don't see the elevator guys usually working too hard when I see them. They make serious $$$$. I think it's tough to get into the apprentice program but certainly worth a try. I think you can apply through the union hall. I found this link on Local 33 website.

Welcome to NEIEP – National Elevator Industry Educational Program

NEIEP, the National Elevator Industry Educational Program crafts, implements & maintains the most complete education curriculum available in the elevator industry.

www.neiep.org

I know a couple of guys who have a lifetime in the elevator industry. They could probably give me some tips on that.

Thanks.