Basically you're working unlivable wage compensated by long hours/overtime first 3 years. IF you don't burn out and continue with the trade - you might see the light of the day. It's absolutely bananas to pay that low for such work to apprentices. Many companies run their apprentices into the ground, squeeze the most out of them, so be prepared and focus on your end goals! Best of luck and blessings to all of us.
@jesserosas70 Жыл бұрын
i’m in my senior year of highschool and really uncertain about my future but your videos have been very helpful and guiding, thanks.
@williamcruz7976 Жыл бұрын
If you put in your years into this trade youll probably be set to choose another career move along the way or after.
@rodriguez-1230 Жыл бұрын
I recommend you don’t take a break right after high school
@ragurajaguru11 ай бұрын
Please go do a trade, get 2 tickets, you are hearing this from someone who did has a degree and diploma... it serves me no purpose, just hangs on the wall and collects dust... I wasted time and money, I wish I can go back, I would have been in the construction industry hands down
@ericthat9 ай бұрын
Well I hope your in an electrical union and doing well for yourself? It's a very good field of work and from my experience I have not been out of work that often. God Bless
@ericthat9 ай бұрын
Jess keep building your career as an electrician. I support all females in this field. It's been very good to me. God Bless
@mikojijiye Жыл бұрын
Love seeing people getting into the trades! I am a 3rd year HVAC apprentice in Ontario Local 787 another good path for people to take.
@hamzakhalid691 Жыл бұрын
Hey, did you apply through Orac ? Was it difficult to get in and do they require some sort of experience before you apply ?
@deleon0927 Жыл бұрын
It’s so hard to get apprenticeships these days no one is replying back to me
@ezan31 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jess, really appreciate videos like this as someone looking to get into the electrical trade but has no idea where to start! Looking into applying to the IBEW!
@jessthesparky Жыл бұрын
Yessss do it!!! 🙏🏻 thanks so much for the support
@jadeyang5631 Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna take my aptitude test soon to try and get into an apprenticeship and you really give me hope and inspo ❤
@jessthesparky Жыл бұрын
Omg yessss! KZbin and google some examples so you can be prepared, you got this🙏🏻
@ExcieMusic Жыл бұрын
Opening my eyes a bit, if you work 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, no days missed, you only clock 2080 hours a year. At least you make it through the first term and you get that year increase but sheesh. If you want it, you gotta work for it.
@peterl3588 ай бұрын
37, been struggling to find a job and now looking into becoming an electrician to better my life. This video has helped alot. Thank you!
@DOUBLE0SEVUN8 ай бұрын
Good luck Peter!
@chiefhere19687 ай бұрын
age is just a number my friend
@jaimepalacios8801 Жыл бұрын
I've been completely self taught doing electrical work on motorcycles and cars in Chicago for about 3 years. I'm feeling more and more confident about a slight career change thanks to your videos! Definitely subscribed.
@KateBrunotts Жыл бұрын
So awesome to see women leading this! Thank you, very interested on getting in the field
@AviWinter229 ай бұрын
love your videos! I’m starting my residential apprenticeship in Oregon!
@sparkys406coins3 Жыл бұрын
I had 6 months of automotive electrical school and that training and knowledge has made my life easier as an electrician! Knowing and understanding how electricity works makes my job easier. I’ve had good and bad experiences working with union electricians. It seems to me the union mentality is changing where I work. Most of the folks I have worked with wanted to work and be efficient. There was two or three guys that had the old mentality, sleeping in the corner, saying I already ran my quota today! Ran into that 15 years ago and soured me forever about union electricians. I know that probably isn’t the norm, but that was my experience. I make pretty good money, but benefits are nowhere near as good.
@Mohdzn11 ай бұрын
i read your comment entirely. quick question for u brother. do you regret going to school? would you recommend the 1 year electrical techniques program? would appreciate your time
@sparkys406coins311 ай бұрын
@Mohdzn not sure what the 1 year electrical techniques school is, but any schooling (on or off the job) would be beneficial. In Montana, the apprentice program folks are doing an accelerated program where the school is done in 2 years, not 4 as it's been for a Tradesman. There are still the 8,000 hours on the job required, but less school. I think unless people apply themselves and take it upon themselves to learn all they can about their trade, we are asking for a less desirable product with our younger tradesman. I don't know anything about what the unions do.
@jrpritchard1622 Жыл бұрын
thanks jess for sharing answers on apprenticeship have a great day be safe
@jessthesparky Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! You as well 😊
@markcannon8522 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info, im currently trying to decide what to do with my life, im leaning towards electrical, this helps big time
@jessthesparky Жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome! I recommend watching ElectricianU for some real life examples of what kind of tasks you’d be doing on the job :)
@ashlvsАй бұрын
Really helpful info, Jess - thanks for this!
@ThatGuy33121 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video
@MorrisLevine-dy9xt3 ай бұрын
Overtime is time and 1/2
@dtbtrench11539 ай бұрын
I’m 17 and doing research on what trades I should learn when I graduate. this was very informing and helpful I really don’t see myself going. to college so thank you I. was a little concerned about what I would do when I graduate
@what6610 ай бұрын
very helpful video,thanks Jess
@nathanbegay4604 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@juangrisales8052 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos ... I am very motivated ... I am an elderly person, and I want to enter the theme of residential electrician ... I liked life. I come from a country in South America and there I study electricity learning, I did Some jobs at that time. But almost 35 years have passed ... Life I take another way, I'm not regretting it, it was wonderful, but I don't want to give myself to the delivery that I can't resume the electricity today. I do not know if there is any government program that sponsored me for a short study (because time no longer gives me to make a university career) .. with what idea could you help me ... thanks to read this. (I live in Orlando Florida)
@GBlaque Жыл бұрын
Very informative. I’m taking a pre-apprentice course in Ontario now and will be applying to jobs soon. Union or non-Union, I’m not sure what route to take. How are the people you’ve worked with when it comes to showing you the ropes?
@StreamsInTheSpotlight10 ай бұрын
WHAT PRE APPRENTISH PROGRAM?
@GBlaque10 ай бұрын
@@StreamsInTheSpotlight North American trade schools in Brampton. 8th month intensive course.
@travishicks5521 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking to get into the ibew in my area (ohio) with my application I have to have a credit in algebra. I didn’t take algebra in school so I could an online course that will give me that credit. The videos I’ve seen of others they don’t mention any of that for them to get in. Did you run into that when you were applying? I know all locals are different so that might be just for my area. Love your videos
@alejandrogonzalezgaitero2063 Жыл бұрын
Good morning Jess, in Spain, are you studying Vocational Training or an occupation course on electricity? And you could register as an electrician. I had to take an exam and present myself to the general management of industry. In Spain if you are not self-employed there is an agreement and you have to work about 1,800 hours a year and you pay as an Officer 1 of electrician €1,300 x 14 with 2 extra payments and 22 days of vacation.
@kaijusushi81659 ай бұрын
The IBEW apprenticeship application process in USA was little different.
@jordanwyltk45693 ай бұрын
@jessthesparky What did you mean at the end by "I think the pay will get worse"? Why do you think that might happen?
@MorrisLevine-dy9xt3 ай бұрын
My dad was IBEW Local 3
@mrmonique77 ай бұрын
What's the easiest way to be electrician in the U.S.? I'm new here in California and wanna be electrician. Is it possible with 1 year of training to be employed? Is there such training?
@LUiGiiTZ20099 ай бұрын
What if you’re already an experienced electrician and try to enter the union. How much of a difference is the route?
@AmineLehavre20214 ай бұрын
Hi Jessica, thank you for your video. I'm 40 years old with WC jobs. I want to get into electrician trades. Is age can be an obstacle to get apprenticeship through union? Thank you
@blunttruthz6270 Жыл бұрын
Im wondering about your what hours u end up working
@jktrends722 Жыл бұрын
Can anyone let me know if going into the military straight out of high school, then getting my college paid for, then once I’m done with college go to trade school is a smart idea🤔
@ponchoslappatv535810 ай бұрын
Probably the smartest idea there are some programs that help you learn and find a job. But military is definitely the best way to go they actually take care of you while you’re getting educated and the job market opens way more when you’re a veteran
@DiannePer10 ай бұрын
I've really been wondering about becoming an electrician. Im currently working in film as a painter and I think this would also be more stable. It's math a large part of the job?
@MorrisLevine-dy9xt3 ай бұрын
Then they send to school night
@MorrisLevine-dy9xt3 ай бұрын
We do 4 yrs
@Rdotr Жыл бұрын
I got into CUSW after doing Pre Apprenticeship, is the union good ? Currently working with high rise construction but I wanna apply for resident or OPG, what do you suggest.
@alex40885 ай бұрын
Not so hard . Apply at the local ibew
@yomi8857 ай бұрын
does going to a trade school improve your chances of getting accepted into the ibew?
@Damopatrick Жыл бұрын
This is very beautiful electrician 😗
@IZombiesProIIZombiesProI10 ай бұрын
are the dollars you mentioned cad or usd?
@Davidge87 Жыл бұрын
cool...
@LewisMabel-z7yКүн бұрын
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@Joze10 Жыл бұрын
Hey could you explain what you said at 9:15 please😦. So you worked for 5 months straight, but u were only paid as if it was 40 hr weeks??
@abiym1013 Жыл бұрын
You get paid for all hours you worked. However, you can only submit 40 hours per week towards the school required hours. That's what I understood.
@Electriciansparky938 ай бұрын
My professor sucks learn more watching u then I go to trade school
@MorrisLevine-dy9xt3 ай бұрын
U cant be licensed as a union electricians
@goxyeagle8446 Жыл бұрын
I don't understand how a woman can be an electrician apprentice I'm one week apprentice and I'm already tired of this job. I had to deal with super dirty ceiling, dig a channel outside a building for outdoor lights.
@jessthesparky Жыл бұрын
Hey that’s what we signed up for! 😉
@H.A.. Жыл бұрын
The trades aren't for everyone. Some prefer a desk job where the A/C blows cold in the summers and heater warms your toes when it's cold. Every job has it's benefits and downsides. I personally prefer withdrawing from my uber fat trust fund.
@MrMckill3r2023 Жыл бұрын
Is this the same thing for journeyman? Like dirty ceilings and digging for outdoor lights?
@renadodurley1928 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say that you don’t look like an electrician but I will say you look like Nicolas cage
@MorrisLevine-dy9xt3 ай бұрын
Union electricians make better money
@Hezron38910 ай бұрын
Don’t get into aviation maintenance.
@Mark-pz3lq Жыл бұрын
Electricians don't have a particular look.
@MorrisLevine-dy9xt3 ай бұрын
Woman become electricians
@Precocktrigger Жыл бұрын
No if your not a union electrician you get paid bull shit money, unless you have your own business