How to apply for IBEW apprenticeship in 3 easy steps

This video describes the application process for IBEW local 26 in Washington DC.

[platinumteam]

Just took the aptitude test, looking for a career opportunity. I studied psychology for four years and all it got me was 40k in loans and jobs that treat degrees like a high school diploma. I know my worth, I know I can be challenged, and I know I can be taught. Now it’s a matter of proving my capabilities to my local. After extensive research, I know this is for me. Hoping for the best, life has humbled me and I feel I am ready for this.

[angellifts]

Hey man I’m 19 and live in Nyc and want to get into the electricity trade and with this you are helping me taking the steps necessary, I can tell you are a very good person and very respectable man and thank you for making this video for us younger guys trying to get into the trade. 🤝

[zeeischosen]

This guy is great man “preventing you from following my missteps” is great man

[kgmingled]

I'm only 15 this is very helpful and my dad keeps telling me to be an electrician and now I know how.

[damienkilcannonvryce]

Good one brother!!! Don’t stop here. Make more videos to help many! I’ll share always!

[christophermyers]

every year after you learn more! eric was my brother in school and now as JW. I Worked medium voltage 2k + and him controls for highways! the variance is great for us optimal

[jonahmillerduvalrazed]

AMAZING VIDEO!!
Made me tear up cuz the IBEW saved my life also!!!

[signsofthetimes]

Thanks for the inspiration man. I'm a 26 year old single male and I've been doing my research on being an Electrician(all the requirements you need like math skills, code knowledge, tools etc) and along the way came across the IBEW. So far I've heard nothing but positive comments on how the IBEW changed their life. I never liked the idea of graduating with debt right out of college with no real job position awaiting you(some of my friends who decided to go to college graduated with a minimum of $40, 000 in debt) so I never enrolled into it. Ever since high school I've been working dead end jobs where theres no true career advancement so I've taken time to really see what options I have out here. If I do end up going down the electrician path(which I'm probably will end up doing) I'll definitely sign up an application for an apprenticeship opportunity with my local IBEW!

[jameswalker]

You make an old retired wireman proud!

[Ahkmedren]

I'm goin' on 34 and have done it all. Tried managing bars, been a retail worked for many years and have endured bouts of homelessness all while feeling lost and out of control of my own life. This is something I wish I'd seen when I was graduating high school, or at least to've had someone say this to me, rather than "Keep your nose to the grindstone and just keep your head down". I know I'm not 19 anymore, but hopefully I can get in and get cookin'.

[mainewonder]

35yrs old. No exp whatsoever. Was always interested but as a personal trainer I couldn’t have the commitment. Now that C19 closed gyms and stopped my income, I’m willing to sacrifice now . All I know how to do is WAIT.... I have a daughter (4yrs) and I’ve been a nomad my entire adult life. I’m ready for a change . Ty for making this simple .. god bless bro

[aliennetwork]

Just turned 23 few days ago getting my diploma next month starting my journey for my electrical career never to late to start hoping I can do this. Math is hard for me but I’m ready to learn my good friend Tim brown is in the ibew it has really inspired me

[mm]

thank you for being clear and straight to the point. you got yourself a new sub.

[eliascervantes]

Inspiring video, got me going. Going to give it a try at the age of 40.

[relayingfoundations]

Encouring and makes me want to get out there and start. This covid19 issue has set me back a little though but GOD has HIS perfect timing.

[benjaminfranklin]

Going to apply, hopefully I could get in, I’ve done a lot of work in construction but wanted to be a electrician since i graduated highschool about 6 years ago I’m 25. Wish me luck

[MousyOrla]

I've been wanting to do this but the pandemic kept me from wanting to risk sickness or bringing that home. Fully vaccinated now and trying to get all my documents to hopefully get into the IBEW 80 here. After the Army I hadn't had much success and my life kinda fell apart, so hoping IBEW will take me in so I can really start rebuilding it.

Just not sure how hard it'd gonna be to get in, my high school transcript might be a challenge to get my hands on. I took Algebra and Algebra 2, but I went to a small school out in the country, which isn't near me.

I do have some electrical experience, but nothing formal. Sorry for going on, just gotta find a free place to print from for my application, but really, I should just drive over and talk to them. Thanks for breaking stuff down for me, wish me luck!

[chris-otog]

Nice of you to do this, Chief. In San Diego County they advertise but then they have no seats.

[John-zmkk]

That aptitude test was tough. I didn't do good first time. Retaking it in 3 months. Gotta hit the books man.. it'll be worth it tho.

[joebelman]

I’m in your spot sir 19. Appreciate it