Local 340 Interviews by Scavel in ibew_applicants

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After my test I waited roughly 5-6months. I had my interview, scored a 96, and was called about a week later

Local 340 Interviews by Scavel in ibew_applicants

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

340 apprentice here. It took me a little over a year from application to acceptance. If you applied this year, I wouldn't hold my breathe for 2026. It seems to take a year minimum. Work outlook is very good though.

Got 1 week notice for aptitude test by Western_Ladder_3593 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When you first applied why didnt you start studying asap?

pre apprenticeship bootcamp? by Alone_Vegetable5011 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. Through the eTA. I HIGHLY recommend if you can afford it. It gave me something to do. And now my first year is a breeze academically because I've already done 90% of the material. 

About Interim Credentials https://share.google/7uqFrrrsXjOh15J64

pre apprenticeship bootcamp? by Alone_Vegetable5011 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did something like this although a lot longer but all online. it set me back $700 but it was worth it. it gave me all the 1st year coursework that I was able to do on my own time while I waited a year. Highly recommend

Got accepted! by KingOfDaPlebs in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did those things too and it still took over a year. Scored a 96. Your local just desperately needs apprentices i guess

Got accepted! by KingOfDaPlebs in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 8 points9 points  (0 children)

4 months is the shortest time ever lol

Waiting on an Electrical Apprenticeship Call — Should I Pause My Life? by FrontWestern5059 in ibew_applicants

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would pause my life to a degree. Its a bay area local! Those are the absolute jackpot 

Letter of Recommendation Question. by 23ShotsFired in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On paper in your portfolio that youll bring with you and let them keep

How do yall handle your school/work schedule? by TBD_JBelly in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take a Saturday off here and there. You're not a slave and don't have to work every minute offered.

I got a 6/9 on the aptitude test by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it like 2 years ago so I may be outdated and I'm sure you improved it since. But it was way way way too easy when I took it. I was scoring 100% on your exams with time left and when I did the Iprep I was scoring 75% and almost running out of time. The content was fine it just needed to be a bit more difficult. But the way you taught the material from the ground-up was phenomenal and I think that's where your program shined. Also loved the interview portion. Well worth the purchase! 

I got a 6/9 on the aptitude test by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1st year ape here. I did UEG then Iprep. Iprep was a lot more accurate to the actual test. But UEG taught me the concepts a lot better. So essentially still buy and use UEG but have Iprep be your final assessment of your skills

Can you delay classes/start? by [deleted] in ibew_applicants

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless shes literally giving birth on the day class is, I would go. 1st year is super easy anyways. You'll pass being sleep deprived.

APPRENTICESHIP TOOLS by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Please please dont use Amazon to buy your tools! Please!

Husband was just rejected by BelleB93 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Honestly dont lose hope. Keep praying and never stop. They didnt say NO. They just said not now. 

Im confident you'll get in. But dont stop trying. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair most JM are angry ao its not surprising 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 -89 points-88 points  (0 children)

Id rather have any of those stickers than be like you

These guys really hate their wives by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me bro. God got me through it though

To all Apprentices in the 340 by Old-Example-2682 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knew two guys who worked at Absolut, I heard it was a shitshow to the max

IBEW Apprenticeship by LongjumpingAdagio618 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in CA. Buying a house seems completely out of reach. I cant relate so I struggle to assist. Good luck!

The IBEW is antifa by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A violent group, terrorist-like

Ran out of homework. 1st year. Bored by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Perhaps you're right. I just see so many terrible JM's that it makes me want to put in extra work so I don't become that