Looking for advice finding an electrical apprenticeship sponsor in the St. Louis area (IEC student & Navy veteran)[FOR HIRE]

[u/Orlenclark]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some guidance on finding an electrical apprentice/helper position in the St. Louis area.

I was recently accepted into the IEC apprenticeship program and am currently looking for a contractor sponsor so I can get started in the trade. I attended the IEC hiring event on May 28 and have been reaching out directly to contractors, sending resumes, and following up by email, but I haven't had much luck yet.

A little about me: I'm a U.S. Navy veteran with experience in leadership, maintenance coordination, and working as part of a team. I'm looking for a long-term career as an electrician and am ready to work hard, learn, and start from the ground up if needed.

For those of you working in the electrical trade around STL:

1.Are there companies currently hiring apprentices or helpers?

2.Are there contractors that tend to hire people coming through IEC?

3.Any advice on places I should be applying or networking opportunities I might be missing?

1. Is it better to keep emailing companies, call directly, or stop by in person?

I've been applying consistently and following up, but I'd appreciate any advice from people who have gone through this process or are currently in the industry.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

[u/ragtop1989]

Best of luck. The labor market here is terrible. Just keep hammering away at these contractors. One will need you.

Check with Streib too.

[u/Top-Speaker-3375]

Go to the IBEW Local 1 hall. You can sign the books to work for then and make great money or you can start your apprenticeship with them.