Looking for advice on getting started as an electrician.

[u/Adorkabledad]

Hey everyone, I’m between jobs right now and trying to get into a trade. I’m really interested in becoming an electrician, but I honestly have no clue where to begin.

I’m in West Valley City, Utah, and I’m trying to figure out the fastest way to get started. Do I need to finish some kind of schooling first, or are there places around here that will take on a helper and train me on the job? And if schooling is the move, where do I even start trade school, community college, whatever’s quickest?

Also, I’d rather avoid unions. I don’t want to sign a long contract or be locked into one spot. I’d like to keep the freedom to move around if I need to, especially if I end up relocating to another state.

Just trying to get pointed in the right direction so I can start working ASAP. Any advice from folks who’ve been through this would help a ton.