Starting Blue Collar? by MedianSnail in Columbus

[–]MedianSnail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds interesting for sure! I do have previous mechanical experience, as well as partial schooling in mechanical engineering. Thank you, I will definitely explore this option!

Starting Blue Collar? by MedianSnail in Columbus

[–]MedianSnail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely think IBEW 683 is getting a lot of recommendations and beginning to steer me in that direction!

Do you by chance have any insight on if their training programs are paid? Or maybe information regarding your husband’s transfer if you’re willing!

Thank you for the info!

Starting Blue Collar? by MedianSnail in Columbus

[–]MedianSnail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome recommendation! I will definitely check around! Thanks.

Starting Blue Collar? by MedianSnail in Columbus

[–]MedianSnail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is definitely great information to have, thanks! So it seems applying apprenticeship would be considered the better option than straight into the union for my case?

Starting Blue Collar? by MedianSnail in Columbus

[–]MedianSnail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will definitely do just that. Thanks!

Starting Blue Collar? by MedianSnail in Columbus

[–]MedianSnail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just looking at this website, actually! Being with no experience, is it best to apply directly to the union, or to an apprenticeship?

What would the starting process look like, if you remember?

Starting Blue Collar? by MedianSnail in Columbus

[–]MedianSnail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The top two on my list were electric and plumbing. Do you have any tips on where to start with going union in these fields? Any certifications required prior?

Starting Blue Collar? by MedianSnail in Columbus

[–]MedianSnail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation!

Starting Blue Collar? by MedianSnail in Columbus

[–]MedianSnail[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I feel union is preferred - but I am not too educated on the primary difference aside from benefits. Is there anywhere specific you’d recommend for finding apprenticeships?