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I have been turned down by the IBEW for their electrician
apprenticeship.

Are there other apprenticeships, sponsored by trade unions or not, that
people here can recommend for someone who is interested in learning the
electrician trade?

Do I have to start worrying about age discrimination at 32 for this
field?


Brian Ghilliotti


I don't know of any other apprenticeship programs, but it is possible to pay
your way through trade school and get a job with a non-union electrical
contractor. It is also possible to get a Workforce Development Grant to pay
for school if you are changing careers. You won't have to pay the money
back and you can collect unemployment (If eligible) while going to school.
Do a search for your state to find out what agency is giving out the grants.

You could try getting a job with a wholesale electrical supply company. You
would learn about the materials used in the trade and you would meet a lot
of contractors.

I wouldn't worry too much about age discrimination, but working as an
electrician is a physically demanding job. Contractors like workers who can
perform quickly.