My Son's First Day As An Apprentice!!!

For us guys, getting to be excited about our kids’ job is just something we love doing. But as a dad, getting to see our son following in our footsteps is really special. And getting to actually be a hands-on part of their electrical career is absolutely priceless!! In the latest episode of Electrician U, Dustin talks about his sons first day as a professional electrician and some of the things he is learning up front.

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It started off by getting Josh set up with the proper tools to do the job. A super important part as we cannot be expected to perform at the levels we do without the required equipment! He is also learning the proper way of doing things. The caterpillars and box extenders are a prime example of this proper training. Most teaching electricians would probably not start off on that level of craftsmanship on a brand-new apprentice. But what is right is right! Learn early on to do the right things in the proper sequences, and practice that way, and you will soon become proficient in the correct way to do our job!
No surprise here that Josh would follow his dad into the electrical workforce. I mean, Dustin is super smart, very good at being an electrician, and a successful master electrician/electrical contractor himself. And if that wasn’t enough, he also has a very successful social media presence on YouTube as well as multiple Podcasts! What kid wouldn’t want to be a part of that success! But, having said that, Josh isn’t one of those kids that is intent on riding on Anyone’s coattails. Instead, he is immersing himself into the business to LEARN what it takes to be a successful electrician. He is going to the jobsites and learning how to install electrical work just like the rest of us did! By having other craftsmen (and women) SHOW us and then working hard to become proficient ourselves.
Let’s face it, college is great. But going on to a formal classroom beyond high school is not for everyone! I think we can all agree to that. And some of us are much more proficient and interested in doing manual labor type of work! I know I was! And that should be ok! If a person is Forced to go on to higher education (or coerced or shamed or…...), especially after they just got done with 12 years’ worth (well a little more if you factor in preschool and kindergarten) they may not take full advantage of the information that is being taught and sometimes ends up being a colossal waste of their time, the instructors time and a considerable amount of finances. But, put that person out in the world doing something they actually enjoy AND getting paid while they do it, and that person will most likely excel in their trade and be much happier!
Now, I am not saying college is bad. Not at all. It just may not be the choice for EVERYONE! If your child has a desire to go into the workforce, I say support them in those wishes. Just as if you were to support a child going to school. BOTH college degree requiring jobs AND jobs that DON’T require a degree are needed to make society function. We need doctors, lawyers, and teachers. No doubt about it! But we also need electricians to keep the lights on, plumbers to keep the water flowing, and carpenters to make the structures to live/work in! So, support our youth in skilled trade choices. Show them that it is ok to work with your hands to make a living and support their families. You may be surprised at how well your child can do in that environment!!
We hope you enjoyed the video of Josh’s first day at work with his dad! Pretty awesome stuff. If your kid has questions about being in the skilled trades talk to them about it and perhaps even show them some of the things we have here at Electrician U! Is there a topic you would like to be shown on an upcoming video? Leave your comments in the comment section below and let us know! Please continue to follow Dustin and Electrician U as we are constantly updating our content to provide our followers with the topics and information they need to be successful!

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[Peanutbuttertanks]

My father was a carpenter, when I was younger I didn’t want to learn the trade from him or anyone. Now that we’re both older I look back at that as such a wasted opportunity, I could’ve built a house with my old man. Even if your son doesn’t stick with the trade, it’s awesome that he wants to learn it.

[ArkamasRoss]

Damn he’s got one of the best apprenticeships you could ask for.

[isaacromero]

I started working as an electrical apprentice for my dad when I was 17, I’m 19 now and only work with him when he needs help, but I’ll always cherish the time he took to show me the ropes

[juliusjohnson]

Dude, that is so exciting that you have your boy with you gettin shit done! It's great to see good work ethic in the youngsters these days. Great work Josh!

[mathman]

Stoked for you and your son working together with the old man one of the best things in life. He will treasure this time. I love the pride in your face money can’t buy those kind of moments.

[FRJ]

Good for him, nothing gets a dad more stoked then for his son to follow in his footsteps

[andrewberain]

This is awesome! A little over a year ago I quit my job as a line technician at a Lexus dealership. With the pandemic, I wasn’t bringing in the hours I needed to support my family. That’s when my dad brought me in to the electrical company he’s working for and I couldn’t be happier! I get to work alongside a master electrician every single day and he’s my dad! I am truly blessed that I get to work with him everyday because I know not everybody gets the opportunity to do so. I’m sure Josh feels the same way. Keep up the great work!

[elmermt]

My grand father was a carpenter and master plumber, my father was a heavy equipment engineer, I became a plumber and maintenance technician at Smithfield.
Love what I learned from the past.
Life is good.

[JewishDaddee]

I just started my career as an electrician a year ago. My dad does not work in trades, but he was always the type of person to try and fix something himself, and i think him having me work on stuff around the house definitely motivated me to work with my hands in the future. Good on Josh, I hope he enjoys his time working this summer!!!

[clifffree]

That is truly great to see. The pride and joy you have warms my heart. You are doing a great thing of having him work the summer to see what it is really like and then he can go from there. Regardless of his decision to pursue the trade itself or not, you are showing your interest in him and allowing him to grow. I am so glad to see that.

[sumdoodguy]

Total proud dad moment. You're all smiles. Been there with my son too. Nothing else like it in the whole world. Keep the videos coming man, I learn every time!

[mackfisher]

Pride in your son, and the fellowship of working together certainly strength the bond between you both.

[michaelmassetti]

Among my many hats was an electronic engineer computer's and assorted tv testing etc. My son is about to graduate with a double major in computer's software and hardware development and installation minor in business management. I'm grinning from ear to ear. I'm glad he likes it.

[nmancini]

Proud dad moment right there, thanks for sharing

[hgbugalou]

This is awesome. My father was a master plumber and I worked with him as an apprentice for several years. I ended up in IT, but I still learned a ton of things working with him. We need so many more young people like y our son getting into the trades. Quite honestly once he is your age, electricians may be making what doctors and lawyers make just due to the lack of people getting into it.

[Bludcharg]

Lucky son to have a great teacher as a dad

[bigitalian]

That’s awesome I run an electrical company and want my son to get some experience he’s 14 at the moment I was telling him maybe when he’s 15 or 16 he can start helping in the field.

[j.a.r.family]

Major props, Josh. My old man took me the same way (15yrs ago) and I hated it. But I can't do anything else. Glad you're motivated and positive. Keep pushing young man. I love it.

[Jutilaje]

This is awesome. Growing up, I worked with my dad a lot remodeling houses, and that was some of the best memories ever. I learned so much and am remodeling my own houses now, and every time I come across something dad & I did together, it reminds me of him :)

[lf]

My 20 year old son just started his second year apprentice with electrical and he absolutely loves it. The electrical company he works for loves him and put him in a company van his first year and a half. I'm very proud of him!