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panderman7 t1_iroasrh wrote

My suggestion is if you are interested in Electrical Work, IBEW local 567 is where you could apply to get into the union apprenticeship Journeyman Wage is $33/hr, I’m a electrician originally from Maine but currently living in Wyoming

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maineff t1_iroup40 wrote

He's best off going union becoming a master and then ditching the union and running his own business. A lot of electricians here are pushing $100/hr now. I'm a Maine master electrician myself and bill out at $135/hr.

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Savage762 t1_irqyarl wrote

OK well that Is ike a decade long process lol

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maineff t1_irr25n5 wrote

Bullshit. I did it in four years non-union. Union you should be able to do it in 6-7. Maine has an accelerated program for those using the community college (non union route). I personally think the union does a better job with teaching electricians.

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Savage762 t1_irrqrbj wrote

Fair enough but I'd never recommend a CC and even with that you have to bust major ass to do it in 4 years so congrats on that. I'd recommend trade schools over a CC any day of the week but the don't have the accelerated program, even though the hands on experience is significantly better.

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maineff t1_irrxvol wrote

In the end of the day it's all about what you learn, how much you study and who you work with.

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DirgoHoopEarrings t1_irvl63z wrote

How do I get you or one of your brethren to return calls and come inspect the wiring in my house so I know it won't burn down?? I've been there going on 2 years and still can't get an electrician!

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Character_Stable_487 OP t1_irphfat wrote

Are IBEW Apprenticeships paid? I'm actually closer to Lewiston so it would be nice.

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panderman7 t1_irpjaua wrote

As an apprentice you typically make around 55% of the journeyman wage start, Benefits are a decent health, dental vision, etc (varies by location) but usually pretty solid, average apprenticeship gives raises every 1k hours, it is a 4 year or 5 year apprenticeship and I think lewistons is night school? But I can’t be 100% sure I would call the union hall and ask them what’s up

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gunksmtn1216 t1_irpcggm wrote

Ibew is accepting apprentices?

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panderman7 t1_irpji25 wrote

Depends on location but typically yes, you just have to go in apply, take an aptitude test and interview and then you get put in line

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