Why IBEW?

Joining the IBEW has been one of the best decisions that I've ever made in my life.

In this video I give a small handful of reasons why I strongly believe that going the union route as an electrician is the best way to go. If you're looking into starting an electrician apprenticeship or are already currently a licensed electrician, I believe that you owe it to yourself and your family to look into the IBEW to see what it has to offer. It might just change your life too.

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How to Become an Apprentice Electrician Playlist:

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Cheers!

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[williamcruz]

I got accepted into the apprenticeship last 2 weeks ago, I started last Wed and now I'm almost halfway through bootcamp. I'm excited since I'm 32 and I wasn't really able to attend college but I don't mind a whole lot of reading and learning. Wish me luck ladies and gents!

[kevinjesequel]

I worked 13 years as a non-union electrician before I joined the IBEW in 2013. Being an IBEW member has allowed me to support a family of 4 on a single income and purchase a house within a short commute of any job I want to work. My only regret is not joining sooner. Thank you so much for putting this video together!

[frankmaio]

I’ve been retired now for 7 years and living extremely well thanks to my IBEW retiree benefits. Being an IBEW member was undoubtedly the best decision of my life!

[jroberts]

Been thru several different Unions in my career life, wouldn’t trade my IBEW time for anything and I’m not even an electrician!

[unionorganizer]

This month I'm celebrating 33 years in the IBEW. Best decision I've ever made. God bless the IBEW!

[Sassmo]

I'm a 40-year-old apprentice, and I've met apprentices that are older, so it's never too late! I've worked a lot of different jobs in my life, but this one is the only one that's made me feel secure financially and secure about my future.

[anjelicabethea]

I followed ALL his videos step by step. I have been accepted and start in July at local IBEW! Thank you so much for your guidance. You helped me go the extra mile! I created a slideshow portfolio, wrote the best cover letter! This was my first time applying and I made it! Thank you!

[timothytrimble]

I'm a 41 year old 7th term apprentice with a masters degree. Starting this journey is hands down the best decision I've made. I only wish I would have considered this before I owed so much in student loans.
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[alexbarrett]

Choose to become a Union electrician at the age of 18 and it was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life

[julianap]

Grew up in an IBEW household, and now I’m a few weeks into my apprenticeship. Very proud to be a member of the IBEW.

[johnjkellyiii]

As a proud retiree of IBEW local #3 from NYC I can say that my life and that of my family greatly benifited from my membership. Fair wages, the ability to travel, advance my career and not worrying about income or healthcare is how we lived . ... America was great when Americans were unionized ...

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[mightymilan]

I got the job! Class starts in September and I started work a couple weeks ago! Great video, thank you for making these, it really helped me make my decision to pursue this career.

[alexfl]

We are the best because we do the best. Motto for life with the work ethic quality backing it up. Working in so many different places for a decade, I learned the most and became the best at a professional level with the help of IBEW.

[johndoeski]

Great wages, health care and pension and also most importantly respect. Respect in the trades is spelt I.B.E.W

[lav]

I watched your video before taking the aptitude test, which gave me motivation. Now I'm anticipating the interview and the next steps to come! Thank you for the insights, it really helped answer my general questions.

[raylister]

Best decision of my life. The IBEW is the way.

[bernieballand]

Started with ABC, Blessed to get into IBEW local 440 and go through the apprenticeship, 22 years in

[shontewilliams]

I am an IBEW member where work slowed waaaay down in my local. I decided to travel for work to make ends meet. To be honest, I was scared at first but the brothers and sisters of this union have helped me see how great the opportunities there are. I have learned so much in my travels and this has enriched my experiences and my education as a JW. I would highly recommend joining the IBEW as well as traveling. It was an eye opener to see how various locals operated and the culture of brotherhood.

[MotocrossRider]

One of the main reasons I joined and followed through with the process is because of your videos. Applied about a year ago and will be starting my apprenticeship in about 2 weeks, made it in on my first try. About 400 applicants and only about 20 of us at our first osha class. Thank you for all the videos man, you have no clue how much its helping some of us who might have doubts before starting work.

[jaredmumm]

Great video bro! The IBEW has been good to me and mine. The Apprenticeship will teach you enough to earn a living as a Journeyman, and you'll never stop learning!