Electrician Apprenticeship Programs

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  • Which Electrician Apprenticeship Program Should I Go Through?
    This is a great question, as there are typically three programs to choose from: Inside Electrician, Low Voltage/ LEA, and Residential. In this video I'll break these options down for you and help you make a well informed decision.
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Комментарии • 205

  • @jenamumme
    @jenamumme Год назад +102

    I love being a LEA ❤ We do a lot of fun projects, HVAC controls, Fire Alarm & rescue, video and audio, also conduit work. High side can joke all they want but I see Low Volt crews having more fun and enjoying their job more than High side. Less Volts, less school & graduating 2 years sooner! 😊 Less competition and can get in sooner.

    • @JuliusLeachmanIII
      @JuliusLeachmanIII Год назад +4

      YES!

    • @MrJahka
      @MrJahka Год назад +7

      Shouldn’t be doing conduit work, no? Where I live that’s considered inside work

    • @quinnhunt6124
      @quinnhunt6124 Год назад +7

      ​@@MrJahka same, in my local, data guys doing conduit is a big no no

    • @sdelgado2187
      @sdelgado2187 Год назад +5

      What is apprenticeship like? Did you work all over Oregon? Did you work at the same places you would work as a journeyman?

    • @chaseunkownmission2654
      @chaseunkownmission2654 Год назад +6

      I'm interested in the LEA program. It really fascinates me. Does the Inside Wireman program each the same information that you know of? To me the roles for them both are different.

  • @Frank-nh9fe
    @Frank-nh9fe 10 месяцев назад +12

    To put in perspective, I spent nearly 6 years in college while working minimum wage jobs. No debt, but no savings by by the end. This ended up working for me ( STEM degree) but not for many others. This is a great option.

  • @Daniel-wp8fq
    @Daniel-wp8fq 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks man, I live here in Portland too and this has helped alot!

  • @lenvolpe5276
    @lenvolpe5276 5 месяцев назад +6

    I'd rather go level 1. Residential electrician because I want to own my own business. Fast track to entrepreneurship. If you want to work for someone then the 2nd or 3rd option is better. You really can start a business with level one education and kill it. You just need to know hiw to run a business. Cool video though thanks. I'm deciding right now that I'm going residential. Short school, similar money to start , but when I get licensed then I open my own business. Make triple what all those guys make. Boom

    • @tygsv4021
      @tygsv4021 2 месяца назад +4

      That’s exactly why I was told to go into residential. Smart plan.

    • @case6189
      @case6189 Месяц назад

      That’s what I thought but after a few months of research and talks with my foreman’s residential has tiny margins in Florida among many other things all the journeymen I’ve met said it’s oversaturated and basically a 30k pay cut

  • @84thomascox
    @84thomascox 10 месяцев назад +3

    Man this videos is so helpful and professional. Thank you!

  • @murdavalemusic5918
    @murdavalemusic5918 3 месяца назад +2

    I just submitted my application for my LEA hopefully it all goes well and thanks for the knowledge u drop in your content

  • @joeygarcia4311
    @joeygarcia4311 Год назад +34

    I really appreciate all your videos brother, I changed an 8 year career because of your vids. I just started my first day as a apprentice, the inside wiring program. Here in Texas, rates are a lot lower but we have a lot less expensive state so it makes sense haha. Thank you so much, I couldn't have done it without the help from your videos. Hope all goes well for your career brotha

    • @f_u_c_k5974
      @f_u_c_k5974 11 месяцев назад +1

      If I can ask, what were you doing before?

    • @jeremiahrios8765
      @jeremiahrios8765 8 месяцев назад +2

      What’s the rate if you don’t mind asking

  • @xxpsychedwandererxx5462
    @xxpsychedwandererxx5462 11 месяцев назад +8

    High level content! Spectacular job! From music to transitions to information quality. All top notch!

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! I have a lot more in the works!
      ⚡️🤘🏼⚡️

  • @TotallyTor
    @TotallyTor Год назад +3

    Thank you for uploading the best videos!! Scheduled for my test next week for Local 48. Stoked to be going for the LEA program.

  • @JuliusLeachmanIII
    @JuliusLeachmanIII Год назад +27

    This was the video I was waiting on!
    I want to go into LEA/Low Voltage as a lot of my work experience falls in line with it and IT.
    I've spoken with other Electricians and they recommend to go the full blown Electrician Apprenticeship since it will cover LEA/Low Voltage.

  • @ToneBone24
    @ToneBone24 Год назад +5

    Thank you for this video. I’ve been really considering going for the Inside Electrician apprenticeship.

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +2

      You’re very welcome, Tony!
      It’s been one of the best decisions that I’ve ever made.
      Thanks for watching! ⚡️

  • @joebedale5666
    @joebedale5666 Год назад +25

    Thanks! As an idea for future shows. Could you interview a few people in each; a new apprentice, almost - finished apprentice, and a journeyman or master?

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +11

      I’ve thought about doing something like this! Thanks for the suggestion! ⚡️

  • @IvanGonzalez-vz5yn
    @IvanGonzalez-vz5yn Год назад +4

    Finally got accepted into the apprenticeship for local 112. Thanks for all the tips and advice broski

  • @Jordan_Miller
    @Jordan_Miller Год назад +25

    Start boot camp for Local 46's Inside wireman program at the beginning of March! Thanks for you videos, they are always super helpful.

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +4

      LET’S FREAKING GO!!!!
      Stoked to hear that!
      Congratulations and I’m honored that I could be a part of your journey! ⚡️

    • @benjaminjones1223
      @benjaminjones1223 Год назад +1

      hey jordan! congratulations! i have my aptitude test next monday for local 46’s inside wireman program. hope to see you there!

    • @deliapearsall6334
      @deliapearsall6334 Год назад

      @@MadElectrician what do you mean by 10 term of school?

    • @ace1k56
      @ace1k56 10 месяцев назад

      do i have to have prior knowledge of the trade before becoming an apprentice? i have no knowledge or experience in the trade but im ready to learn. I have the opportunity to go to a community college and take electrician courses but if possible i would like to earn as i learn through the apprenticeship off the bat. anything helps🙏🏾

    • @Jordan_Miller
      @Jordan_Miller 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@ace1k56 I had zero knowledge when I went for my first interview. I ranked poorly so I became a stockman for 6 months. Came back to interview and ranked number 8.

  • @TheRepublicOfJohn
    @TheRepublicOfJohn 11 месяцев назад +4

    I'm RENEW chairman and VP of Local 494 Milwaukee WI and I tell every new member to focus on getting into the Inside Wireman apprenticeship if they want to make electrical work a career.

  • @skyerios
    @skyerios Год назад +21

    I would love to know about the options for transitioning from one program to another at IBEW-48, such as starting as a Residential Wireman and switching to Inside Electrician, or vice versa.

    • @rminner2000
      @rminner2000 Год назад +5

      Or LEA to inside electrician!

    • @evanhadfield1904
      @evanhadfield1904 Год назад +3

      Switching programs once you've started is typically frowned upon, but people do it as long as you're still in 1st/2nd term. Often times people who switch from Resi to Inside do so after they've topped out in Resi seeing that the Resi program is only 2yrs.

  • @HuyNguyen-dr1gh
    @HuyNguyen-dr1gh Год назад +3

    Hey Stephen! Thank you so much for all the resources you put up. You videos really help me navigate my application process. I want to ask you a quick question. How old were you when you joined the apprenticeship? I am already 25 years old. Although the idea of becoming an electrician sounds amazing to me, I am still a bit scared of career change in my mid 20.

  • @WolfheartArt
    @WolfheartArt Год назад +12

    I passed my aptitude test ! Thanks a ton

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +5

      LET’S FREAKING GO!!!! Congratulations my friend! ⚡️

    • @Abyssaeon
      @Abyssaeon Год назад +4

      I'm so rusty on my math, having been out of school since 1994. Did you use Khan Academy or any other resources? Or were you already quite proficient in all of the requisite math on the aptitude test? Any recommendations? Thanks.

  • @christianmartinez5691
    @christianmartinez5691 Год назад +2

    One Huge Con I found with Commercial was parking i used to wake up 4:20 am for 3 month to get a parking spot and wear and tear for ur vehicle

  • @Mindsaw
    @Mindsaw Год назад

    This is truly informative and thought-provoking.

  • @CrowTeaRobot
    @CrowTeaRobot Год назад +9

    Great job giving a rundown of options for folks! I'm a first year inside wirefella, LU 340! Keep up the videos, you were so helpful while I was going through the decision and lead up to my apprenticeship.
    If you haven't yet discussed it, maybe a video about the opportunity and options for traveling as an electrician? I'm working with a lot of Tramps right now, and especially this day and age of van-lifers and such, could be helpful. Having previously lived in Seattle for 10+ years, my wife and I are definitely looking to spend some time near PDX and Seattle, so I'll look towards passing that OR state license after I turn out.
    Oh, and for anyone looking to be an electrician. Be an Inside Wireperson (Electrician), hands down.

    • @justinsanchez7310
      @justinsanchez7310 Год назад

      Has 340 gotten better as far as wages?

    • @TheRepublicOfJohn
      @TheRepublicOfJohn 11 месяцев назад +1

      Hey brother, keep up the good work! I've been an Inside JW in Local 494 for 3 years and I traveled for about 8 months in 2022.
      Best practices for traveling are:
      1) be a good guest in the local you're working in.
      That means conforming to and abiding by the local contract, and when layoff time comes, you should drag up before letting any local hands take a reduction-of-force layoff. You're in someone else's home local, don't take work from your Book 1 brothers and sisters. Take your slip and re-sign Book 2 or move onto another local. Also, keep bidding on Book 1 calls in your home local unless you're working Book 2 and intend to change home Locals.
      2. Don't accept a foreman position working Book 2 until all Book 1 brothers and sisters have declined the offer. I've worked with one Book 2 foreman and he did it the right way. He refused the foreman position until he spoke to the GF and job steward to make sure there were no Book 1 hands looking to step up.
      3) DON'T DOUBLE-BOOK! If you take a call off Book 2, you have a duty to call the locals youve signed on Book 2 and take your name off those books. Some locals have separate short-call Books and if you're working a short call out of one Hall I'd say its okay to keep your name on the long call Books in other Book 2 locals but when you go and sign it's always better to ask the BA if it's okay to take a short call on another locals Books

  • @ramennoodles7596
    @ramennoodles7596 5 месяцев назад +2

    This had helped me alot since I decided to enter into a trade school to be an electrician. Thanks man

    • @joelcarter2535
      @joelcarter2535 Месяц назад

      I live in Idaho and I got my trade license to be an electrician and I I've been told by someone in my family who's also an electrician that I need to apply for jobs so they can pay for my schooling?

  • @seanabernethy5345
    @seanabernethy5345 11 месяцев назад +12

    Very good information. My 22 year old son took the test for IBEW 150 in Illinois. He got to the interview process but wasn't chosen due to only a few positions available. I told him not to give up it may take a few years.

    • @ianpapke804
      @ianpapke804 10 месяцев назад +3

      I'm 20 and am in local 494 in Milwaukee, it took me 2 tries to get in so tell him not to get frustrated, some get it 1st try, some get it 3rd or 4th, stick with it and it'll pay off in the end

    • @seanabernethy5345
      @seanabernethy5345 9 месяцев назад +1

      @ianpapke804 Thank you. I will tell him

    • @ianpapke804
      @ianpapke804 9 месяцев назад

      @@seanabernethy5345 tell him also to try the CW training program as well or even a 1 year electrical trade school program both of which I did and helped me immensely in the field and getting my apprenticeship

    • @Daniel-Wendorf0216
      @Daniel-Wendorf0216 2 месяца назад

      @@ianpapke804I’m applying for local 430 Racine

  • @elijahnawrot1486
    @elijahnawrot1486 Год назад +10

    Just sent my application in 🤞, seems like my local has only a 5 year program which is want I want, the whole thing 😂. So happy I found out about this profession and it’s because of you, I’m super excited to pursue this career. Hopefully all goes well and I make it in 😅

    • @palodagreat1008
      @palodagreat1008 Год назад +1

      Feedback I just signed up today in Dallas texas have you heard anything back

    • @xRenegade_999
      @xRenegade_999 Год назад +2

      Did you make it?

  • @francoflame8973
    @francoflame8973 Месяц назад

    Thank you answered all my questions 👍🏻🚀

  • @landmarkpropertiesappraisa8135
    @landmarkpropertiesappraisa8135 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for providing such a good information!!

  • @keyvonbrown9752
    @keyvonbrown9752 Год назад +3

    Keep making videos your needed more than you know!

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад

      You got it! Thanks for the encouragement! ⚡️

  • @kaziwill
    @kaziwill Год назад +3

    All 3 are great choices.

  • @ciaran1869
    @ciaran1869 Год назад +2

    I just had my interview for local 48 yesterday and I think it went well. Just gotta wait to see my rank

  • @marktony4842
    @marktony4842 Год назад

    If you do the residential license in texas and become a wireman can you keep continuing from there for 3 more years to get inside electrician journeyman license or do you have a whole 5 years to do still just because

  • @ajfox332
    @ajfox332 Год назад

    Hey buddy, hopefully I can get into the inside electrician apprenticeship. I live right over the bridge near Battleground

  • @RvSimon
    @RvSimon 3 месяца назад +1

    You’ve done a great job here

  • @sirkid8553
    @sirkid8553 11 месяцев назад +1

    Can you transfer Apprenticeships? For example, if you live in one state where they don't have a very good union do 3 years and later transfer to complete the 2 years in another state that has better unions? I know certain things will be different as codes vary from state to state. I just wanted to be certain or would it be best to just complete the entire Apprenticeship in one state, become a journeyman and then move and join that other union? Thanks.

  • @pietrekk2590
    @pietrekk2590 11 месяцев назад +1

    I just graduated high school and I'm going to trade school. My end going is to work for my IBEW local 164 (NJ). Do I need to finish trade school first or can I apply right away for the union job (I have no experience). Right now my plan is to work for a licensed electrician as an apprentice while going to trade school, but I'm curious if I could just apply for my local IBEW.

  • @chaseunkownmission2654
    @chaseunkownmission2654 Год назад

    Thanks for making this video!
    I'm really interested in the LEA Program. However you mentioned how the LEA and Inside are similar. Everytime I research the two. They seem very different. Could you explain more in how if you choose a inside wireman program. Be like the LEA Program? I really like dealing with technology and that interested me about the LEA program. However I'd like something that could teach me more broader knowledge if that could help me in the long run. When searching for inside wireman on RUclips there weren't many videos populating.

  • @TrevorBingley
    @TrevorBingley Год назад +1

    Hi mate, what's the hardest part of the theory when doing an electrical apprenticeship? Do you have to learn off 'electrical code'? Thanks for your help 🙏🏼

  • @fernando3061
    @fernando3061 22 дня назад

    This is fantastic thank you.

  • @NasstiN8
    @NasstiN8 Год назад

    I’m moving to castle rock WA next year. I’m attempting to get accepted into an apprenticeship program in NC rn. Would you recommend waiting until I move to start? I have no idea if I can do a transfer partway through classes

  • @GusGames10
    @GusGames10 9 месяцев назад

    Is the inside wireman the same as the inside electrician? I’m asking because that’s the only apprenticeship that is available now at Jatc rn, I’m about to apply on the 18th, and it seem to be hard to get in

  • @randyallaway4085
    @randyallaway4085 Год назад +9

    I've watched a few of your videos in the past couple of months, and I just wanted to say thanks- they've been really helpful! I'm applying to Local 48's LEA program- my interview is at the end of next month.

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +1

      Hey Randy!
      I’m stoked to hear that! It’s a fantastic program. This is a solid local to be a part of too (great pay, benefits, etc). Wishing you the best of luck! ⚡️

    • @randyallaway4085
      @randyallaway4085 Год назад

      @@MadElectrician thanks so much! I'll keep ya posted- if I get in, I owe you a cup of coffee. Least I can do!

    • @alexsanoff585
      @alexsanoff585 Год назад

      Hey Randy, mind sharing with me how your interview goes, and what rank you get? I placed 51 on residential at LU48 and that might be too high for me to get into bootcamp. I'm thinking of applying to LEA and perhaps Inside next. Best of luck.

    • @randyallaway4085
      @randyallaway4085 Год назад

      @@alexsanoff585 I had my interview last week- I think it went okay, although I was pretty nervous. I got a rank of 123, and I have no idea if that's good or bad or what- the whole process has been a bit of a black box for me, as they've given me zero context.

    • @alexsanoff585
      @alexsanoff585 Год назад

      @@randyallaway4085 glad to hear you got in and finished your interview. It is hard to get exact information from them but I’ve heard they take about 18 apprentices a month on the Inside and possibly LEA as well. I’ve also heard they might have recently doubled their capacity to train new apprentices so it could be 36 per month but don’t quote me. On a livestream Mad Electrician mentioned his brother was admitted into the Inside program with a rank of 118 but that was around the cutoff point so you could definitely get started with your rank but I might not hold my breathe if I were you. You can also reinterview if you get 1,000 hours of trade related work or take two electrical/trade related classes if you don’t hear back in 6 months. I’m rooting for ya thought hopefully you get that call to start!

  • @alexsanoff585
    @alexsanoff585 Год назад +2

    Are you able to apply to all three programs at the same time at Local 48 and would that be a bad look for admittance or seen as someone who is motivated to join the profession?
    Thanks for the video, you’re the man.

  • @roc706
    @roc706 Год назад

    Ok so when I finish my trade school with an electrician license do I still have to do an apprenticeship or can I just collect 8000 otj then go for my journeymen license I'm in northern California thanks

  • @BretGibson477
    @BretGibson477 Год назад +8

    Hey Mad Electrician! I'm currently an LEA and am at the point where I need to decide whether to stay LE or transfer to inside. I like both but can't make up my mind! Could you make a video on the transfer process? Thank you for all your videos!

    • @RichyBombastic
      @RichyBombastic 11 месяцев назад +3

      Transfer video would be great

  • @jonathanpalos2560
    @jonathanpalos2560 Год назад

    Hey all! I’m starting my apprenticeship for the Inside wireman program in July. Does anyone have any advice, what can I study to get ahead and make sure I keep my grades high? In my local we must keep above an 80% or we will be dropped from the program.

  • @fredericomacabu2618
    @fredericomacabu2618 11 месяцев назад

    Thank You for the video

  • @ace1k56
    @ace1k56 10 месяцев назад

    do i have to have prior knowledge of the trade before becoming an apprentice? i have no knowledge or experience in the trade but im ready to learn. I have the opportunity to go to a community college and take electrician courses but if possible i would like to earn as i learn through the apprenticeship off the bat. anything helps🙏🏾

  • @elijahrodrigues4524
    @elijahrodrigues4524 Год назад

    Hey man, I was wondering how big a deal is it to be color blind going into electrical work? I'm not black and white color blind, but some colors are hard to distinguish.

  • @nm1978
    @nm1978 10 месяцев назад

    is this same as Electrical engineering? I am thinking to study electrical tech or something, I want to attend a short term college or tech school, something like 6 to 8 months, any advice?
    I don't want to be a electrician, working on buildings, but a tech that does diagnostics, any advice what schools are good or what I should study, I live in Los Angeles.

  • @jdizzle22396
    @jdizzle22396 4 месяца назад

    So can you make more doing Lea work if you have a journeyman license? What’s the pay difference

  • @interstellarrefugeeshavira5471
    @interstellarrefugeeshavira5471 9 месяцев назад

    Hey my previous background was business and finance, and I'm living in oregon. Do u have any recommend program? So far I only found one in PCC.
    Thank you.

  • @mellonnim
    @mellonnim Год назад

    I just sent a mail today to my local IBEW (Toronto) to join Apprenticeship training program and here is the answer.
    Please be advised that due to a backlog of candidates, and the current industry demand, we are not accepting applications for the apprenticeship program at this time.

  • @matthewthomason5811
    @matthewthomason5811 Год назад +1

    Trying to become an electrician in local 570 hopefully I do well in the interview which is in like 2 months barely passed the aptitude test as a 5 so Im probably gonna be pretty low in the queue but who knows lol

  • @CaseNumber00
    @CaseNumber00 Год назад

    What would be a good response to the question: What knowledge do you have to what an electrical worker does on the job?

  • @Rimssky20
    @Rimssky20 Год назад +1

    What are the pros and cons of just going to trade school to become an electrician over an apprenticeship program? After graduating trade school what does the pay and hours required in the field look like?

    • @Francis-vl5oy
      @Francis-vl5oy Год назад

      Trade school doesn’t offer you OTJ hours you’re just in school where as an apprenticeship program would give you school plus OTJ hours. If you find it different to get into an apprenticeship program trade school may be a good idea as some schools set you up after so you can get into an apprenticeship.

  • @justinwilliams7417
    @justinwilliams7417 Год назад

    I’m currently a electrician at the Venetian expo here in Vegas do you know if the IBEW would honor my hours from working here in the apprenticeship

  • @K3v1nD760
    @K3v1nD760 Год назад

    Anyone applied to ETI San Diego and know how long it takes to get in? I just applied and they rank you from 50-100. Im curious if that has to do with how many people are applying to the program

  • @Siegefya
    @Siegefya 10 месяцев назад

    So if you get an inside wireman license, you actually can work as an LEA full stop? I'm interested in the inside license but I actually want to work as an LEA down the road as a Journyman, I know the trades are tough on your body I've done a little bit of it years ago with my cousin who did sheet metal work at the time. I want the knowledge and skills for it all, but not gonna lie I want the work that's more safe and not as taxing on the body. I already have issues from my time in the military.

  • @kuchnasty7112
    @kuchnasty7112 Год назад +2

    Could you make a video about the aptitude test? Currently studying for it and want to make sure I’m ready to go when I take it.

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад

      It’s older so the quality isn’t very good, but here you go!
      Taking the Aptitude Test - How to Become an Electrician Part 2
      ruclips.net/video/k4QnIBCGGBQ/видео.html

    • @kuchnasty7112
      @kuchnasty7112 Год назад

      @@MadElectrician thank you very much

  • @sg.azuris
    @sg.azuris Год назад

    Im going to uei im not sure. I wanna hear your feedback please and thank you. I live in cali and im not sure after seeing this 😅

  • @rileymcphee9429
    @rileymcphee9429 Год назад

    Hey there!
    I live in Portland and am still preparing my portfolio to apply but honestly, I just want to be an electrician.
    Can you just apply for all three programs and see which one you get?

  • @electrician247
    @electrician247 Год назад

    Really interesting to see the difference to us in the UK. Great video

  • @fisforfriendship6093
    @fisforfriendship6093 11 месяцев назад

    why is resedential less paying than lea? i think i saw somewhere else audio alarm etc electricians were paid less than resedential

  • @surfing_ghost5067
    @surfing_ghost5067 Год назад

    if you are an inside eléctrican, are you allowed to choose where you want to work, like let’s say if you prefer to work on houses only

  • @jasonwahl2996
    @jasonwahl2996 Год назад +9

    Hey Stephen, i'm dropping out of University of Oregon to pursue an electrician apprenticeship. I figured i wouldn't bother applying to the IBEW apprenticeship program because of how competitive it is. Im currently looking into applying to the inside electrical apprenticeship through IETC Salem. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on this particular program, or recommendations besides IBEW. While it seems like the best education no doubt, I figured getting started asap was better for me, and in the future I could join IBEW after my journeyman license anyway. Love your videos, they're a great insight into what being an electrician is like and an inspiration to me.

    • @MrJahka
      @MrJahka Год назад +7

      Hey man my recommendation is to stay in school or join the IBEW. We certainly don’t want you scabbing. Have some pride in yourself. Why would you work for less???
      Trying to pay for electrical training doesn’t work in your benefit. You’ll end up making less and spending more than someone who just joined the inside apprenticeship. Plenty of people here get scammed by trade schools here, spend thousands to get their “training” only to find out that no one in the trade gives a single care about your education. They care about your hours; that’s it.

    • @kawistudytime3105
      @kawistudytime3105 5 месяцев назад

      the hall told me get some non union experece till my name got called from the wait list. So i would bring in more value and not start as a level 1 and be less likely to get laid off. so it is not bad to start non union. just don't stay non union @@MrJahka

  • @danielsantana9873
    @danielsantana9873 Год назад

    I’m trying to get into IBEW local 357 but nowhere on earth am I get at math any advice?

  • @kin357
    @kin357 11 месяцев назад

    At 55 thinking about a serious career change both for stability and a challenge. thinking of Doing the LEA program because 5 years is way too much time for the inside route - I'd be 60 before I was done. Has anyone started so late in life to be an electrician of some kind?

  • @maickofarias684
    @maickofarias684 Год назад +2

    I applied to the inside wireman program here at local 48 and your videos helped a lot! I ranked 23rd back in December but I have yet to here back from them :/

    • @xRenegade_999
      @xRenegade_999 Год назад

      Hey when you apply for the apprenticeship, do you have to have actual experience as a helper at a non union job in order to qualify? Or can you go in blind not knowing anything about electrical, but have a lot of experience with tools and other trades

    • @mitchmac8982
      @mitchmac8982 Год назад

      23?! That’s awesome
      Did you have any electrical experience before applying?

    • @alexsanoff585
      @alexsanoff585 Год назад +1

      @@xRenegade_999 You don't need to have experience at LU48 to apply and receive an interview but it will help you receive a better rank and provide a stronger opportunity for you to start the apprenticeship rather than sit on the list.

    • @xRenegade_999
      @xRenegade_999 Год назад

      @@alexsanoff585 thanks man. Ive been a helper to a lot of big projects like basement remodels and assisting in building a restaurant from the ground up so i got my hands on a ton of all different trades and can use almost every single tool with great experience. Just did new railings inside my house. I wonder if pictures of all my experiences will be enough or just quit my current warehouse job and go to a non union as a helper

    • @alexsanoff585
      @alexsanoff585 Год назад +1

      @@xRenegade_999 I would definitely check out the website for your local union or call the union hall to get more information but I think the work you’ve done and are doing at your current job and home will be very helpful in getting a good rank. They want to know you have interest in and an aptitude for working with tools and figuring out problems so taking photos and documenting projects would be great and also trying to gather letters of recommendation from your employer/employers would be useful too. Watching more of Mad Electricians videos will be extremely valuable as well, he’s done a great job distilling all you need to know into a few videos about becoming an electrician at the IBEW

  • @user-qk4ez1ls1u
    @user-qk4ez1ls1u 3 месяца назад

    Do you ever get time off to actually do something besides run errands to make sure you can make it back to work on Monday during the apprenticeship ?

  • @irwinacosta1818
    @irwinacosta1818 10 месяцев назад

    Does anyone know any paid apprenticeship here in L.A Hollywood or koreatown area ???????

  • @tristonherrera7144
    @tristonherrera7144 Год назад +1

    thank you

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад

      It’s my pleasure! Thanks for watching! ⚡️

  • @ajvalencia1264
    @ajvalencia1264 Год назад +1

    Whats your thoughts on getting into service electric? I’m torn between residential service work and the union, which I interview for in a month. The money is great in both areas.

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +1

      Hey AJ! That’s a good question. Service work is incredible because it teaches you to be really sharp. You have to know your stuff and be good at problem solving. Service work isn’t limited to residential or non-union though. As an inside electrician, you’re able to work for companies that do service work, and that can be on residential properties, commercial, industrial, etc. My advice would be to try to do service work with the IBEW if possible. Best of both worlds in my opinion ⚡️

  • @samuelgibson2120
    @samuelgibson2120 Год назад +1

    Great info, I've already had interviews for both the inside and LEA program, and ranked 52 and 50, so I'm guessing I'm going to have to re-interview. Do you know what the time frame looks like from getting your rank, to actually getting a date for bootcamp looks like, say, if you get a rank of 18? I am 19 and can reinterview probably later this year, and just want to get in a quickly as I possibly can. Thanks!

    • @maickofarias684
      @maickofarias684 Год назад

      I ranked 23rd back in December for the inside wireman program and still haven’t gotten called. I’m planning on a re-interview this summer

  • @louiemartinez7292
    @louiemartinez7292 10 месяцев назад +1

    Just got into 191 local start orientation

  • @banimontes7812
    @banimontes7812 10 дней назад

    If you do LEA can you still do residential work?

  • @636HKBM
    @636HKBM Год назад +1

    Is an inside wireman the same as an inside electrician? Looking at IBEW local 11 the greater Los Angeles area!! And also what are tunnel rates?

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад

      Hey! Right on!
      Yes, they are the same thing ⚡️
      What are tunnel rates?

    • @636HKBM
      @636HKBM Год назад

      @@MadElectrician on my local unions website in the contract section there’s a separate contract called the inside wireman’s agreement (tunnel rates). I’m assuming it’s for underground work?

  • @rminner2000
    @rminner2000 Год назад +2

    Lea video would be really cool I was thinking of join that

    • @JuliusLeachmanIII
      @JuliusLeachmanIII Год назад +1

      Ditto! A lot of my work experience lies in LEA/Low Voltage, along with IT. Which Low Voltage seems to crossover a little into it.
      After talking with others who have gone through the full blown Electrician Apprenticeship they recommend the full blown route.
      They did however recommend that I apply for both. That way, if I don't get into the Electrician Apprenticeship I'm still half in the door and I can just take Continuing Education Classes...

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +2

      Right on. I agree that a deeper dive into that specific program would be good information. I’ll put it on my list ⚡️

    • @JuliusLeachmanIII
      @JuliusLeachmanIII Год назад

      @@MadElectrician That would be awesome!

  • @koreyalmazan5607
    @koreyalmazan5607 Год назад

    Hey Ive been watching ur videos for awhile now and was just wondering if u know how it is finding a job if u took the trade school route over the IBEW?

    • @yourboi1842
      @yourboi1842 Год назад

      Trade schools have like 95-98% job landing success rate straight from collage most starting at $30 an hour before Covid. That’s what I hear from nearly all of them I looked at.

  • @dereknueveuno
    @dereknueveuno Год назад +1

    So the starting rate is after you complete the 3-5years? Been thinking about doing it but I don’t wanna go broke while training

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад

      Hey Derek! No, the starting rate is day one of your apprenticeship. By the time you’re done your apprenticeship you’re receiving the full pay ⚡️

  • @sweetcrumbscafe
    @sweetcrumbscafe 9 месяцев назад

    Is there anything like this in California... im so confused

  • @janetrowe186
    @janetrowe186 10 месяцев назад

    I know if a guy redid a whole breaker from screw in fuse to m I dean day fuse.

  • @sonsern2012
    @sonsern2012 8 месяцев назад

    Very helpful

  • @dogeofamp6037
    @dogeofamp6037 11 месяцев назад

    They pay apprentice that much in Michigan? I’m only making 15.50 in a non union company but they are like family tho I hate em and love em too they also care about me but not sure about making the switch.

  • @Eltakuachecuh779
    @Eltakuachecuh779 8 месяцев назад +1

    Is LEA the same as C card?

  • @keydopevon
    @keydopevon 11 месяцев назад

    I currently have a CSM (Construction Management degree) looking to start a electrical business on the side… is it worth it?

  • @soulcrysoulcry2283
    @soulcrysoulcry2283 11 месяцев назад

    Well I'm going to Portland tomorrow, and I want to be an electrician

  • @jbean93
    @jbean93 Месяц назад

    Do you learn PLC in all of these roles?

  • @Themaneman464
    @Themaneman464 Год назад +1

    Is becoming a lineman a different process?

  • @enjoirunescapeboi
    @enjoirunescapeboi Год назад +1

    Hey mad electrician. What is your knowledge on people applying to apprenticeships out of their state? Is it possible? Is there anyone at local 48 who joined an apprenticeship from out of state?

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +2

      Hey! I believe that there is no reason why you can’t apply from out of state. You will need to be there in person for your aptitude test and interview though. Also of course if you get accepted the apprenticeship is an in person thing so you’d likely have to move ⚡️

  • @Pikaohms
    @Pikaohms Год назад

    What about photovoltaic program?

  • @mobmagnet867
    @mobmagnet867 Год назад +1

    my test is next week. i've been watching as many videos as possible.😂

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад

      Right on! I appreciate all of the support! 😂
      Wishing you the best of luck on your exam my friend! ⚡️

  • @matiasbeccaglia8786
    @matiasbeccaglia8786 Год назад

    I just applied for an apprenticeship position at Local 488, In Monroe, CT and their website says that apprentices start at $16.56/h for their 5 year wireman program. Much less than the 22.94... Can someone explain?

    • @Francis-vl5oy
      @Francis-vl5oy Год назад +1

      Different state different wages

    • @gnarkillMTB
      @gnarkillMTB 10 месяцев назад

      Cost of living is factored in to all union wages. A break down of your unions pay should be accompanied by additional percentages showing how and why your pay is what it is

  • @tseggs
    @tseggs Год назад +2

    does the ibew provide the schooling for you or do you have to attend an actual school

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад

      The schooling is through the IBEW. In a lot of cases it’s at no cost or very inexpensive to you as an apprentice too. Here there is no out of pocket tuition fees, you get free books, and free quality tools (both to keep).
      I’d definitely suggest reaching out to the local in your area what they provide if that interests you ⚡️

  • @MyJobs-ey1qh
    @MyJobs-ey1qh Год назад

    Some answer can I do all 3 in trade school

  • @sulla1537
    @sulla1537 11 месяцев назад

    I came into my commercial apprenticeship very much in shape and this sh$t’s still hard. We’ve been working 4 10’s, I walk 9-10 miles per day, lifting endless conduits, constant squatting, shoveling, blazing sun, no shelter… f$ck…

  • @shshshs2
    @shshshs2 Год назад +1

    Nice hoodie, I like what it said. Where did you get that hoodie from?

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад

      Thanks! I got it from Troll Clothing!
      Here's an affiliate link to their website: bit.ly/madelectricianofficial
      Right now they actually have a St. Patricks Day sale where everything is 15% off! You can always use a discount code that they gave me too for 10% off any other time (MAD10) ⚡️

    • @shshshs2
      @shshshs2 Год назад

      @@MadElectrician thanks

  • @gatspilla2916
    @gatspilla2916 3 месяца назад

    Is inside wireman the same as inside electrician

  • @addiejpashby9686
    @addiejpashby9686 11 месяцев назад

    How should I join an inside electrician program?

  • @sdelgado2187
    @sdelgado2187 Год назад

    Do LEA's have a hard time getting work?

  • @stevenmartinez8634
    @stevenmartinez8634 Год назад +2

    Hey how’s work looking like ? I got ranked #10 for the inside electrician program last month and just wondering how long it takes. Awesome videos !

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +1

      Thanks Steven!
      Wow, #10 is an incredible rank! Congratulations!
      Are you trying to start with Local 48 or somewhere else? Work here is lookin good, and I wouldn’t imagine that you’re wait will be much longer than a month.

    • @stevenmartinez8634
      @stevenmartinez8634 Год назад +1

      Yes it’s with Local 48 ! I can’t wait to start !

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад +1

      @@stevenmartinez8634 Even more impressive considering how difficult it is to rank that well here! I remember the feeling! I’m sure we’ll run into each other someday. Maybe this summer at the union picnic 🤘🏼⚡️

    • @stevenmartinez8634
      @stevenmartinez8634 Год назад

      @Mad Electrician Looking forward to it !

  • @thespiritualist2842
    @thespiritualist2842 Год назад +1

    My Local IBEW only got inside 😂 Thank god I wanted to pursue this 😊😇

    • @MadElectrician
      @MadElectrician  Год назад

      Haha! Some things just work out! ⚡️🤘🏼⚡️