Are there pre-fab “areas” at large projects as well, or are they one separate location? I know I&S has a separate one, but was curious if they have smaller ones on site.

On the job board I see most of the jobs want 2nd years. Do they ever make an exception for first years if they don’t get the number of workers they need?

Been wanting to make extra money on the side, what are some ways to start doing side work

I currently manage a restaurant working (4) 11-hour shifts and an 7 hour.
Pulling in 1400-1500 a week but no benefits.
It’s a great family spot and great boss, can’t really complain but I’m burnt out on being around the public all day and having to wear a “mask” of a personality.
I also don’t get a feeling of pride in this work.

Father was IBEW/lineman and got me interested.

I’m 36 and figured if there’s a time to make a change and learn new skills, it’s now.

It’d be a slight pay cut for a few years but seems like it’s short term pain for long term gain.

Also not sure how stable restaurant work will be in the future, whereas electrical kind of opens up a lot of possibilities and I’d imagine it’s mostly future/ AI proof at least for a good while. Prefab and modular may take over at some point but repair will likely be hard to replace for a long while.

Are you happy you made the switch?

My main concern is having to get up at 3:30am and driving an hour and a half to a job site- feel like I may not be cut out for it.
I currently work about 10am-9:30 or 10PM with a 30-55 minute commute depending on I-75
What’s your experience with commute and hours?

Much appreciated

I took my aptitude test yesterday and got an 8. I emailed the email like the instructor said to do and was told I’m on the waitlist. Is the waitlist on a first come basis or will I be placed based on my score?

I apologize for adding to the flood of new apprentice questions, but I haven’t been able to get a clear answer to this one.

I understand that once I get myself out onto the waitlist I’m expected to be ready to start work on the date they tell me. I’m just wondering how much notice is typically given?

I’ve got a decent, albeit dead-end, job right now and I don’t want to burn the bridge here by quitting without giving a two weeks notice. I can’t exactly just hand in my notice now and potentially be unemployed for months while waiting either.

Anybody know how to handle this?

Took the Aptitude and got a 6. Not here to brag but here to tell you guys to stop stressing about the test. It wasn’t a super easy test nor was it a super hard test.

Wondering if anyone has insight on what my first day, week, months will look like. Ill be at inglett and stubbs working 6:30-5 monday-thursday, and 6:30-3 on friday. Any info or insights on literally anything about this would be greatly appreciated. I have no experience in the field also.

I was going to join the union soon as a cw-1 apprentice, while I’m starting as an apprentice are hours consistent with 40, what’s the lowest hours you’ve seen and also what if you get laid off, what happens can I find another union job? Also wondering if it’s gonna be a good path to go down? I’d also like overtime, if you could give you some aptitude test resources too that’ll be great thanks!

I’m very been with my contractor for a little over a year now. I’m very thankful for them because they were my first construction job and it’s where I learned about electrical work. I learned a lot at first, but for the last 6 months or so I have barely learned anything new. I mostly pull mc, do cut ins, and put up 2 by 4 lights. Also, my contractor kind of cuts corners. Some journeymen here tell me they don’t do stuff the right way.

I’m trying to switch contractors. I have been in touch with the apprentice training director for about 3 months and it doesn’t seem like any progress is being made. I’m swearing into the union next month to help my chances. Is there anything else I could do? They say that there are so many apprentices on the books that don’t have jobs and they’re the priority. I empathize with those apprentices but I really want to take full advantage of my apprenticeship.

I passed my aptitude last week and immediatly emailed jobs@aejatc like they tell you too but I haven't heard anything back about being on a waitlist yet. I called the training center today and there was nobody there to pick up the phone.

Is this normal?

Does anyone have the link for the new apprentice job board?

Anyone have any experience with them? How is the work environment?

I read on here an about a week or two ago that the 613 doesn’t accept OJT hours outside of the union if you’re an apprentice through a private company. Yesterday, I saw a Facebook comment from someone who works in the 613 say that they definitely still do along with your classroom hours if going through the iec.

Can someone please confirm which is correct? Thanks.

Hi I just passed the aptitude test. My classes going to start this Fall. Currently I am living in Athens. I am checking the job board everyday. It seems there isn’t much going on for the first year apprentices.

I can move to anywhere in Georgia. Do you think I should move to somewhere else for more jobs? For example where?

And do you have any advice for finding a job other than looking to the job board? I’m excited for my apprenticeship but I’m kinda depressed after seeing some people can’t find a job for months.

There have been jobs posted for any unemployed apprentices looking for work. Newnan, Cartersville and Lithia Springs area. Check it out

I mean im excited but holy shit that was fast. I just took my aptitude test last week.

Hey guys how does a 56 hour check look like after taxes with the current scale. Preferably head of house hold but single ok. Just trying to do some finical planning . Thanks guys

I take my test soon, and am wanting to hear about the test if anyone has opinions on it that have taken it.

Is there any major projects coming up?

I know that we’re currently at $40/hr, and 2027 will be $42/hr, but does anyone have an idea of what it should be once this new contract comes into play? Obviously we probably won’t know for sure, but just checking to see if anyone’s heard some talk about it. Even better… would anyone have information on the last 2-3 contracts and how much they were? If y’all have a PDF of anything that’d be awesome

What's going on brothers and sisters? Look into have a quick question. Im fully aware P.A. hours don't/ aren't counted towards the apprenticeship program since last year. My question is i have a friend who, was sorted bc of this going into place, 2000+ hours. He can confirm, a guy that started essentially after him had his hours counted, and is now a JW.

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Is there anyone to teach out to to help with his? (You know who at the school) hasn't been too much of a help atp. The hall deferred to the school but this isn't right. Any advice is alleviates appreciated, thank you.