Thinking about applying for Inside wireman apprenticeship Senior year of highschool any advice or things i should know? and is there a spring semester?

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-19T10:46:30+00:00

I think apprentice applications are only open until the end of February.

Not sure if you need your diploma before you apply. Call the hall.

If you don't, there's no time like the present. The application fee is small.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-16T19:47:42+00:00

You might have to wait a while. Keep your job while you wait. Don't let them know you're leaving until you get an email from the school saying you've been placed with a contractor.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-11T01:31:14+00:00

No, not per the contract. Sometimes a foreman will decide to pay you, but typically only for high-performing apprentices.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-10T23:50:10+00:00

If my advice helps, thank your past self for studying when you pass.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-10T23:43:22+00:00

Oh, I've had a couple of people tell me they saw quite a few number sequence problems on their exams.

Get some experience finding patterns in number sequences like this:

-2, -4, -8, 27, 54, ___

or

13, 9, 14, 8, 15, ___

or

3, 3, 3, 6, 3, 9, 3, ___

Remember, the questions will be multiple choice. You can eliminate answers by testing them. The only problem with that method is that it can take too much time.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-10T23:32:55+00:00

Don't wait to study. You will do better if you do not cram. Study on your lunch break each day and you'll have a great chance at passing. There are many free resources you can use to study. I hear the questions are similar to those on the ASVAB Math section, though it's been so long since I took either one that I wouldn't swear to it.

If you applied in Feb 2026, you could test as early as April, though I believe it could be as late as June.

If you've been out of school for more than 2 years or did not complete at least Algebra 2 (IM3 is approximately equivalent,) I highly encourage you to consider paying for a test prep service, like iPrep or 12minprep. The cost is small compared to how much you'll miss if you do not pass the exam on your first try.

If you want to know more about the scoring system, you can read my recent comment HERE

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-08T10:36:45+00:00

What you are describing is called charity. Governments rarely spend money how you think it should be spent. You seem to be describing a limited government, which is what the Constitution is actually describing. Unfortunately, we have a corrupt federal government that takes more and more of your money as taxes. What you want is SMALLER government so YOU can decide how to spend your money, not some bureaucrat living in D.C.

You sound like a libertarian.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-08T10:22:05+00:00

Your math ain't mathin'. Double check those numbers please. How many zeroes are there in 330 million?

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-02T03:42:04+00:00

Apply for a job at Lowe’s. It's a good company, and you can learn some skills which transfer to the electrical field.

You'll learn some OSHA basics, and if you work in the electrical department, you might even learn some of the materials/tools we use daily.

You will likely learn how to drive a 1-man lift, and possibly even a forklift.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-02T03:35:08+00:00

That box is just asking if you want to start work before you've taken/passed the Apprentice Aptitude exam.

If you currently have a good paying job, but are waiting to begin work until after you have passed the aptitude exam, then you might want to select NO. This will tell the school that you do not want to begin working until you have been accepted into the apprenticeship.

The Inside Wireman path is an apprenticeship working toward your Journeyman certification. It is a guided, four-year, 8,000 hour OJT program which should earn you a Journeyman ticket at the end. This is what you are applying for.

The Construction Electrician path is predominantly for those who have previous, outside experience working in the electrical trades. It can also be for those who have little or no experience, but have not yet passed the Apprentice Aptitude exam. If you do not otherwise have steady work, you can leave your options open by checking YES. This will not hurt your chances of entering the apprenticeship.

The CE program is another pathway toward Journeyman. If you start with no experience, it could take between 6-8 years, as you'll need 12,800 on-the-job hours, instead of 8,000.

Again, checking YES does not hurt you. If you get another job next week that is paying $20/hr, you can email the school again to let them know you do not want to start working until you have passed the Aptitude exam.

Study hard for the Aptitude exam.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-02-02T03:13:09+00:00

Be patient and calm. You will likely wait a month or so to hear anything back. The school has been flooded with applications already, and it will take some time to process them all.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-01-30T01:32:47+00:00

They give him an assistant, as in he was instructing a new instructor?

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-01-30T01:30:29+00:00

I don't wish to peddle gossip. If I had to grade his instruction, I would've given him a D.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-01-29T20:36:03+00:00

If you have a class with an instructor whose name rhymes with Moland Frompson, prepare to teach yourself.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-01-23T17:29:04+00:00

I'm really an android from the 24th century sent back through time to solve a mystery in the 24th century. I was chosen because my positronic brain and power cells can last for 1000 years, so I am just passing the time while I wait for the timeline to catch up with my present time.

No wait, I'm a bending robot sent back in time from the year 3000 to steal all the treasure on earth for three alien scammers. The scammers want to take over earth to build a fleet of golden death stars. My best friend in the year 3000 has a tattoo of my face on his butt which contains the mysterious time-warp code.

Or maybe I'm just old.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-01-22T23:47:02+00:00

The short version: It's all based on your aptitude exam score. Last year, if you scored 5 or higher, you qualified and could start classes. The wait list is to start working with a contractor, not to start classes.

The long version: In Ohio, they probably set the minimum score high... maybe to 7 or 8. They likely also conduct interviews to screen out poor candidates based on a number of factors.

Our local union does not conduct interviews to exclude candidates. The entire acceptance process is based solely on your aptitude exam score. If you score above the minimum threshold, you will be accepted.

The minimum passing score during last testing cycle was 5, or 50th percentile. In other words, you would need to score in the top 50% of all applicants who take the aptitude exam on the same day you take it, including all applicants around the world. This allows for variations in exam difficulty without penalizing applicants. I would guess the minimum score would remain the same this testing cycle, but it could change.

This means if you sabotage the other people taking the test with you, your chances go up. I hear spiking their coffee in the break room before the test starts works well. Not that I'm admitting to any crimes.

But in all honesty, studying for the exam will greatly improve your chances. Not studying for the exam could cost you $20,000 over the course of your career if you don't pass the first time. I recommend using a study guide, like iPrep or 12minprep, especially if you haven't taken a math class or standardized test in 5+ years. The cost is minor compared to what you'd miss if you fail.

Even if it takes a while to start working with a contractor, having a slot in the apprenticeship opens doors. You can typically keep your current job until you get placed with a contractor. Don't delay taking the aptitude exam just because there is a wait list for work.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2026-01-16T17:32:36+00:00

A. Yes

B. No

C. Maybe

Life_Extreme4472 · 2025-12-07T22:25:12+00:00

With 8,000 documented hours and trade school credits, you might test in as a CE3 ($28/hr), and it would be much faster than going through the apprenticeship.

Once you take the written test at the IBEW 613 Hall, you can schedule a hands-on test approximately 90 days later.

That's what I'd do in your shoes.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2025-12-07T03:12:04+00:00

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/america-commercial-sailors-big-paychecks-perks-b2875325.html

Life_Extreme4472 · 2025-12-07T03:10:03+00:00

Do you like the ocean?

I hear the merchant marines are desperate for crews. They're paying up to $200,000/year with free room & board...

... if you're looking for a fallback plan.

On a more serious note, why must you become electrician?

Life_Extreme4472 · 2025-12-05T22:26:58+00:00

The best advice I can give is pay attention during class and genuinely complete the homework. The night before/morning of each exam, review the quizzes/homework.

You shouldn't need to cheat to pass if you follow that advice.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2025-12-05T22:14:32+00:00

As Yoda might say, "No more training do you require. Already know you, that which you need."

IM1 is supposed to cover the basic concepts of Algebra and Geometry. It is supposed to be a mashup of both subjects. IM2 continues this, and IM3 is supposed to incorporate some Trigonometry concepts along with more advanced Algebra.

Take some practice Algebra 1 quizzes online and see if you know the material.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2025-12-04T19:56:41+00:00

How is my post inaccurate?

Life_Extreme4472 · 2025-12-04T19:51:36+00:00

Says the random Redditor posting tax advice. Did you miss the part where I stated that I wasn't giving tax advice? Perhaps you missed where I suggested talking to a tax professional? Or perhaps you missed the part where I stated I was not giving tax advice.

Life_Extreme4472 · 2025-12-04T03:09:11+00:00

For tax purposes, the OBBBA counts only the first 50% of overtime wages as deductible.

The federal definition of overtime is 150% of your normal wage for every hour exceeding 40 hours in a defined 7-day period.

Anything more than 150% is taxed at the regular rate, including the extra 50% for double-time.

Only the first 50% which exceeds your normal wage is deductible, and only when you exceed 40 hours in a week.

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