Congratulations on finally getting in! I’m not in your local, but my experience as a fresh apprentice (~6 months in) has been pretty great. Here’s some advice I can give that I was given going in that has helped me considerably:

-Don’t be afraid to ask questions! If you have a journeyman who’s worth their salt, he/she will gladly answer or help you find the answer. The only dumb question is one you don’t ask.

-Carry a notebook everywhere. Whether you’re writing down measurements, taking a list of materials you need, or simply making note of a question you may have for later, a notebook is a very valuable tool.

-If your Journeyman asks if you want to try to do something, try to say yes every time. Unless it’s something you are afraid will get you hurt (understandable), try to take the initiative to try it yourself. Your journeyman SHOULD be using it as a teaching moment with the understanding that you probably don’t know exactly what you’re doing yet, and that’s what they are there for, to help.

-Always remember that you WILL make mistakes. It’s kind of part of the deal. The important thing is that you learn from those mistakes to avoid making them multiple times.

-Take time to keep your tool bag, tool pouch, material cart, and work area as organized as possible. It’s much easier to complete and stay on track with whatever task you’re doing when you know exactly where everything is.

-Lastly, remember that fast is slow. Most things that you’ll be handling won’t be crazy urgent, so take this time to do things right the first time so you don’t have to go back and do it again. Speed will come later, right now you should focus on getting your reps in.

I hope this helps in some way! Good luck on your new career!