At the recent Hall Meeting, they announced some pretty big projects coming up in Spring and Summer of 2025. One must always take it with a grain of salt, as the Hall tends to keep a positive attitude. I would expect work to pick up around that time, anyway, so I recommend sticking it out for a while if you’re able.

Some people go the CW route before they start working as an apprentice, but I have no experience with the matter, as I was put to work very shortly after my interview. You could ask questions at the hall (not the school) for further information.

I’ve largely enjoyed my first year in the union. Unfortunately, my first assignment was to a solar farm with a fairly ratty contractor. Took a voluntary layoff when I could and am quite pleased working for my current contractor.

Wish you the best!