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How widespread is the electrical field, and how long does it normally take to find an apprenticeship job?

I am in Alaska Job Corp right now and I'm not in trades yet, just in career planning but I want to get into the electrical field. I would also want to get advanced training, wherever they get that.

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Michael’s Answer

The field of Electrical work is incredibly expansive. It encompasses everything from low to high voltage, and spans across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. It involves a variety of tasks such as installation, repair or service, and maintenance. These are just the broad categories, and you can easily mix and match two or more to carve out your own unique career path. There's no limit to what you can achieve in this field.

I would highly recommend apprenticeships as a starting point. They offer a great opportunity to learn on the job, allowing you to gain practical experience while also expanding your knowledge. Remember, the goal is to get paid for your expertise, not just your physical labor.

When it comes to job hunting, organizations like the IEC or your local Union could be good places to start. While I'm not necessarily advocating for Union jobs, any apprenticeship that pays you while you learn a valuable trade is definitely worth considering.
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Update to the great answer already given. You will do your training while working as an apprentice, and the company you work for knows when your schooling is. Mine was on the weekend, but now you can probably do it online, or at your convenience. So you do your training while getting in your apprenticeship hours of on the job training. Making money as you learn. Then when you have completed the required courses, and worked the required number of hours, you can take the state licensing exam, and get your journeyman's license. The key is finding a good company to apprentice for. They can be union or non-union, I worked for both. There was also a state run apprenticeship training and a union run apprenticeship training/schooling. I had great teachers in both. Some states allow you to complete your schooling in less than four years. Main thing is your hours in the field perfecting your craft, you have to have certified hours with an approved electrical company. I really enjoyed working in the electrical field, as it just keeps expanding and growing in size and options. Apprenticeships are for electricians or lineman working with power. Inside wireman work with power from about 480V down to mmV, outside wireman work on the power poles, transformers and all the major power distribution lines. You also have many fields that are low voltage, and don't require an apprenticeship. However, it always pays to have a paper saying you know what your doing!!! Call up electrical companies and ask if they are hiring new apprentices, even if they are not, they usually will point you in the right direction. Good luck!
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