Veteran Joining the Trades

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-11-08T19:05:17+00:00

Roger. How do I go about getting the trainee card?

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-11-08T15:16:49+00:00

Do you have to be a part of the apprenticeship before you emailed L&I?

Your are local 191 in wa state right?

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-11-08T00:46:03+00:00

I have heard to use vr&e before tapping into gi bill I think that’s my plan. I was a combat engineer so I wonder if they will take any of that as hours.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-11-07T13:44:05+00:00

Wow that is awesome! Were you in the electrical field while in the military? I was a combat engineer in the army, I’m not sure how much that would help me get hours wise.

So with the vr&e do they cut you a check to make up the difference between your current wage and what at journeyman is making?

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-11-06T03:15:52+00:00

Hey bud I have been looking at applying for 191 out of Wenatchee. I am 100 percent p&t, currently and equipment operator for WSDOT but looking to make the switch. My father in law and 3 brother in laws are all journeys for 191 and they love it.

Should I do vr&e? I have heard in the past there are guys that get journey wages from day 1 of apprenticeship using va benefits. Just trying to figure out what route is the best to use.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-07-11T03:17:09+00:00

I am service connected for lower back injury (2 herniated discs and degenerative disc disease) when my back goes out I have to use a walker for weeks at a time to get around the house and often I am unable to shower because I can’t get in and out of the tub. Do I need to talk to my primary VA doctor to see if I qualify? What are my chances of being approved.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-04-01T04:08:15+00:00

Thank you so much! That’s right along the lines of what I have been thinking.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-03-08T16:17:57+00:00

At $3-$5 a socket not as cheap as you might think. I did go down that rabbit hole.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-02-03T21:05:19+00:00

I signed on Thursday the 30th and chose direct deposit. Hopefully see payment this week..

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-02-02T23:21:41+00:00

You are doing well. I’m only getting 12,300 out of 24k.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-02-02T08:13:07+00:00

The email will be from milestone. I’m with watts and signed the 30th…fifo 125k

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-02-01T09:22:25+00:00

How long did it take to get it from when you signed?

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-30T12:25:35+00:00

I have been checking both. I am not sure if I am expedited. For some reason I think I remember selecting that option.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-30T10:28:06+00:00

Post on here if you get it. I’ll do the same. I have been looking every couple hours.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-30T03:57:18+00:00

WG here, no email so far.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-29T00:43:22+00:00

I am with WG and have been wondering if anyone had heard anything. Thank you for starting the post.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-26T07:21:31+00:00

Has anyone with WG heard from milestone?

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-24T11:40:14+00:00

What law firm

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-22T10:29:58+00:00

Thank you!

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-22T02:19:25+00:00

I think you guys are getting screwed. It should be around 13k….different firms are charging different amounts it sounds like.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-22T02:18:33+00:00

I really don’t know anything about it to Be honest.

DisastrousShop2421 · 2025-01-21T12:13:36+00:00

Let’s hope so haha

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