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Would it be a good idea to go to trade school or learn on the job?

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Tatiana’s Answer

Hello Bryce! It is a great idea to go to Trade school first because you learn hands-on AND in a class room setting. The lessons are going to be regulated and constructive that you learn in the class so it helps when you begin work in the real world. You will complete trade school with the upper hand compared to someone who just started on the job without trade school and experience.

Plenty of successful electricians have learned hands-on instead of a trade school but with years of trial & error. The great thing is, only YOU know where/how you learn best.

Tatiana recommends the following next steps:

Research Trade Schools that allow hands on instruction
Research scholarships or financial aid for trade school
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Rozlynn’s Answer

Good evening Bryce! I would definitely recommend going to trade school, simply because you'll be able to learn in a controlled environment. You'll be working with and learning from people who are in your selected field, whatever you may choose. I, personally, don't feel that trade schools get as much credit as they deserve. While college degrees are great, but some people learn better hands on in a class room environment. You can also ask to shadow professionals in your town to see what a typical day in the field looks like. I hope this helps!
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Lyndsay’s Answer

If someone offers to teach you a trade while working for them, that is a fantastic opportunity that I would recommend taking a very close look into considering. Trade school is a wonderful option too but you typically pay to go to trade school unless you get into something like AmeriCorp.
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Brian’s Answer

The answers to this question are going to vary based on the personal experience of the person answering. I would ask yourself what type of student you are. Do you prefer immediate hands on work or are you interested in learning the foundations before "jumping right in".

My personal suggestion would be to attend trade school if you are willing and able. If not, my next suggestion would be to look into an electricians union. You will learn the basics there but it will be a mix of hands on and learning, and often learning under and working with active electricians. However, I do understand that unions are not for everyone.

You could also attempt to get an internship with a contractor, or find an individual electrician who might need a helper and can teach you hands one while you work your way toward gaining your license.

Good luck pursuing your dream of becoming a sparky!
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