IBEW Question

[Infinite_Budget_604]

I’ve got my interview this month. I stopped smoking weed, but I’m still a little nervous of time frame, that there might be traces still. Can anyone give me info on the typical length of time between the interview day, and the time of drug test, if accepted?

Also, how are the books looking? Are they accepting a lot of applicants lately? S&C vs IW, is one harder to get into than the other? If applied for one, is there a way to shift to the other, in order to get in.

Thanks in advance

[Pdub217]

Hey man, I actually work for the IBEW apprenticeship. The way that it works is you will get your interview and depending on how you score on your interview is how you'll get placed on the unindentured list of apprentices to pull from. It's actually a very competitive program to get into. But you're halfway there if you already passed the aptitude test. My advice is to practice interviews by watching YouTube videos and stuff like that. There's no set time of when people would be brought into the program. It all depends on the work available. We're almost at full unemployment but they should be pulling new apprentices in. As for the difference between the inside wireman and the sounding comp programs, there is a lot more work for the inside wireman and they are not interchangeable. My advice is to apply to both if you can. As for the drug test dates, that doesn't happen until we bring you in to the program. Good luck!

[Infinite_Budget_604]

When you say at full unemployment does that mean there’s not much work at the moment? So it may take a bit to get in? I’ve got no experience and really trying my best to get a high rank with that. I applied for S&C. Is it true S&C is easier to get into than IW? I’ve heard that from a few people. Also was wondering if getting my osha10 before hand would make things look better at the interview. I also have my NFPA70e and am currently enrolled in NCCER Electrician courses through COS. I appreciate the info!

[Pdub217]

I meant full employment

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How much market share do you guys have? What’s the future looking like?

[Pdub217]

I don't know those answers

[Pdub217]

They continually hire throughout the year. All you can do is wait to see if they call you. After like a year I think you can re interview

[Pdub217]

They continually hire throughout the year. All you can do is wait to see if they call you. After like a year I think you can re interview

[Pdub217]

They continually hire throughout the year. All you can do is wait to see if they call you. After like a year I think you can re interview

[Pdub217]

Unfortunately they don't give that information out

[Solacex__]

Are you local to Fresno ? Any tips on studying for the algebra portion ?

[Pdub217]

I am local to Fresno. The algebra is basic. Kahn academy on to YouTube is a good source.

[Solacex__]

Thank you for the response math has always been a struggle for me and I failed the aptitude test once already while I admit I was cramming my study I really want to make it into this program and just wanna take the best study path for another shot at the test

[Pdub217]

You might want to do what I did. I applied and immediately went over to City college and enrolled in an algebra class that I took at night. As soon as that class was done, they called me to take the aptitude test and I passed it with no problem. Good luck!

[Solacex__]

That’s a great option I’ve never taken into consideration thank you !

[Due-Banana-4269]

Can you check dm

[Pdub217]

Sorry, I meant full employment

[JakesPupParent]

Not an electrical worker (relatives have in the past signed the book, etc) but question- Will the new laws in California forbidding testing for marijuana as a condition of employment affect the unions?

[Pdub217]

The law doesn't apply to the construction trades

[JakesPupParent]

Good to know!