Having gone through a traditional five year electrical apprenticeship, almost
thirty years ago, and working as a foreman on large industrial projects, I came
to know hundreds and hundreds of apprentices. Some were fresh out of high
school while others were making a mid-life career change. There
You're talking to the people who have those rare skills. Unfortunately,
we're all working for ourselves, not each other! (let's go ahead and pat
ourselves on the back)
We've found some success taking people from other disciplines in trade
schools. At least they are in learn mode and have done
Since we're pretty far down the road of throwing out traits that define the
mythic ideal employee/apprentice, I'm going to add what I think is one of the
most important (and probably most difficult to find) traits, which is the
ability to THINK (preferably quickly) on one's feet to solve a
Hi Luke;
I would say that the ability to think is the primary attribute I'm
looking for, and the difference between an apprentice and a laborer. It
is indeed rare. Most folks really just don't soak up much of the
knowledge we're trying to pass on, either due to lack of interest or
lack of
Ray,
In VT and NH, at least, electrical apprenticeships are defined and regulated by
the state. Apprentices must be registered and enrolled in approved formal
coursework as well as meet specific employment requirements for paid, hands on
work in the field.
Dick Ratico
Solarwind Electric
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Hi Folks;
I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I
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Hi Folks;
I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted to
know if any else has tried
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Hi Folks;
I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted to know if any else
has tried this, and what advice
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I don't understand; are there legal reasons to not call it an
apprenticeship? (sounds like indentured servitude?)
When I got started in the biz, I would have loved to been offered an
apprenticeship. Instead, I went out in the woods while my family
suffered through my well intentioned, but
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I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted to know if any else
has tried this, and what advice and experience everyone had to offer
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Hi Folks;
I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted to know
I like this a lot, and have used similar language. The attic stuff can't be
overstated. The professional appearance thing brings up another question...
how do you reconcile wanting your installers to look professional with
swimming through insulation? One is seemingly impossible with the other.
, April 17, 2015 9:33 AM
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I like this a lot, and have used similar language. The attic stuff can't
be overstated. The professional appearance thing brings up another
question... how do you reconcile wanting your installers to look
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I like this a lot, and have used similar language. The attic stuff can't be
overstated. The professional appearance thing brings up another question... how
do
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I'm not sure how the term is used in America, but generally apprentice does
not mean cheap
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Hi Folks;
I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted to know if any
else has
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I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted
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Hi All;
Thanks
Hi Folks;
I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted to know if any else
has tried this, and what advice and experience everyone had to offer.
Also what would be the best way to advertise: Craig's List? /
Wanted passionate techy soul to share warm fires and cold brews with,
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Hi Folks;
I am
Sounds more like a dating site. When i am looking i start with facts what
we do and how it helps, driving record, schooling, training, brews and
sunsets dont get included but thats just me. Not judging.
Jerry
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I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted to know if any else has
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