Thinking about getting into the skilled trades? This video explains how apprenticeship programs actually work.
One of the questions I hear most often is, "What do I need to do to become an electrician?" The answer is that most electricians—and many other skilled tradespeople—enter the workforce through a registered apprenticeship program.
In this video I'll explain: ✔️ How apprenticeship programs work ✔️ How apprentices get paid while they learn ✔️ What classroom training looks like ✔️ How raises are earned throughout the program ✔️ How to find apprenticeship opportunities in all 50 states ✔️ Oregon's Inside Electrical Apprenticeship as a real-world example ✔️ Union vs. non-union apprenticeship options ✔️ Journeyman licensing and reciprocity between states ✔️ Career opportunities after completing an apprenticeship
Although I focus primarily on Oregon's Inside Electrical Apprenticeship, the overall process is very similar for most construction trades across the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada.
If you've been wondering whether college is your only option, apprenticeships allow you to earn while you learn, gain valuable experience, avoid student debt, and build a career that can take you almost anywhere.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Advantages of Apprenticeship 0:40 How to locate state-run apprenticeship programs 1:14 Oregon BOLI list of apprenticeship opportunities 1:45 Oregon Inside Electrician apprenticeship overview 2:03 Minimum qualifications for Oregon Inside Electrician apprenticeship 2:25 List of Inside Electrician Apprenticeship Programs throughout the state of Oregon 2:56 Oregon Area I Inside Electrical JATC program details 3:18 What does apprenticeship training look like? 3:34 Non-union electrical program hour requirements 4:12 Mandatory pay raises! 4:20 Progress report example 6:03 Oregon Area I Inside Electrical JATC wage progression 7:57 List of highest paid construction jobs 8:10 Reciprocate your electrical license to other states 10:41 Different types of electrical work 11:11 Advanced licenses you can obtain 11:24 Conclusion
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