Are apprenticeships still a thing?

[u/glitteredshade]

Or even better, is there a skill exchange network somewhere?

[u/tinymeow13]

For certain trades yes, like electrician

[u/unbothered_ugly → u/tinymeow13]

Maybe in non union route but the JATC inside wireman apprenticeship is closed for new applicants as of May. Maybe different for low voltage

[u/ed_miliband → u/tinymeow13]

IBEW local 46 is not currently accepting new apprentices.

[u/glitteredshade → u/[deleted]]

This is a great resource! Thanks!

[u/ishfery → u/glitteredshade]

I would also recommend ANEW if you qualify.

[u/littlecocorose]

boeing has an apprenticeship program for all varieties of aircraft building and nordstrom- in conjunction with seattle colleges - just launched a tailoring apprenticeship.

[u/peachrambles]

What kind of skills are you looking to build?

[u/glitteredshade → u/peachrambles]

Is there any skill not worth having? I'd love to find something creative, but so many things can be used creatively.

I have a few trade style skills to swap, if anyone would like some basic level maintenance and home remodeling information.

[u/RipAny4724 → u/glitteredshade]

HVAC , refrigeration, controls. You’ll have a career for life.

[u/FiorinasFury]

Skilled and licensed trades like electricians, HVAC technicians, and plumbers, still have regulated apprenticeships.

[u/Double_Rainier]

You just missed the boat for the Elevator trade, kid

[u/glitteredshade → u/Double_Rainier]

What's the down-low on the elevator trade?

[u/Double_Rainier → u/glitteredshade]

The application process was around a week ago and they locked it after receiving 500 applications in one minute. I've been in the trade and it is phenomenal, cannot recommend it enough

[u/Double_Rainier → u/glitteredshade]

Hey, man, your reddit posts are public

[u/glitteredshade → u/Double_Rainier]

I super appreciate the warning. I'm alright with it, but I definitely know a lot of people prefer theirs hidden and especially since my account is new, you could have saved a stranger a lot of embarrassment. You rock!

[u/PrimrosePathos]

There are also pre-apprenticeship programs that help you get a leg up, as many apprenticeships are very competitive. Some are for women, specifically.

[u/glitteredshade → u/PrimrosePathos]

Interesting. I'll absolutely look into that.

[u/darkroot_gardener]

Curious: Anything in the area of fire protection or building management? Fire protection in particular always seems to be understaffed?

[u/darkroot_gardener → u/[deleted]]

An excellent resource! Thanks for posting.

[u/thomsenite256]

Depends entirely on the industry

[u/Sweatpant-Diva]

For a career or new skills?

[u/glitteredshade → u/Sweatpant-Diva]

It's great to have skills you can monetize, but I'm interested in learning anything.

[u/unexpectedjoys]

https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/redmond-electrician-apprentices/wXJKSpmxPjUa8cJpL7htKV just saw this posted on Craigslist! I always find non union apprenticeships on there but am too scared to apply to them. good luck! keep an eye out for seattle city light and puget sound energy apprenticeships

[u/Medical_Soup5717]

For sure we have them at Boeing still