SAND~~SNAKE Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 My son is a month from graduation of high school and interested in the apprenticeship program looking for some input on the local union and how it works..thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas style Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 i know the local is 357 and there office is on boulder hwy. i work around them and they seem to make good $$ and have work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandslayer Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I have been a member of IBEW local 357 for 11 years now. Being an Electrician is the best job i have ever had and it really paid off to go through a five year apprentice program. The hall is at 620 legion way on the corner of bonanza and lamb. They usually take applications throughout the whole year- right now would be a great time because we are in shortage of apprentices due to the great amount of work in this town. Hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im337337 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I have been a member 23 years. Sandslayer said it right now is a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltr450rider Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 If he's looking at any construction job, Tell him to look up the Operating Engineers Training Trust Local 12. They are desperate for Special Inspectors out there. Looks like I'll be moving to Vegas because they are so desperate for trained people, which is what I'm doing. $21.74hr first day of work $1.60 raise every 1000 hours, 6000 hr apprentiship, fully paid for. around $36.00 hr when you journey out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks so much for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyR Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 If he's looking at any construction job, Tell him to look up the Operating Engineers Training Trust Local 12. They are desperate for Special Inspectors out there. Looks like I'll be moving to Vegas because they are so desperate for trained people, which is what I'm doing. $21.74hr first day of work $1.60 raise every 1000 hours, 6000 hr apprentiship, fully paid for. around $36.00 hr when you journey out. Doing what? operating equipment? Im kind of a Construction idiot.. but it looks cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkriley Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 i`m a member of local 441 in orange county california.i`ve worked for sasco electric since i got excepted into the apprenticeship.it has been wonderful career and i`m going on to my 13th year with sasco.i`ve been a general foreman for the last 4 years,i have had a company truck and gas card for the last 7 to 8 years.of coarse running work comes with it`s pro`s and con`s.but i would be proud if my son followed my foot steps.it has a great apprenticeship program,the best craftsman in construction,your body doesnt end up being all shot out by 40.there is all types of job`s to be had like t.i. or new construction.i have been doing high rises for the last 4 years.i`ve worked in disneyland,knottsberry farm,the angels stadium,clean rooms etc..you get the point.especially being in vegas those casino`s will always be there and when you see them you will feel a great pride that you had a part in building them.in my local we have to work until we get to 42,500 hours and then we can retire,i know they have be changing the rules around but a lot of guy`s i know have been able to get their 42,500 and then go into the shop and draw their pension.i only have 7 more years to work and then hopefully i could do something like that.well enough about my 2 cents.you guy`s could look it up on the internet and call to see what you have to do to become an apprentice for the ibew. if you or your son would like to know more pm me.good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JILL~ Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 If he's looking at any construction job, Tell him to look up the Operating Engineers Training Trust Local 12. They are desperate for Special Inspectors out there. Looks like I'll be moving to Vegas because they are so desperate for trained people, which is what I'm doing. $21.74hr first day of work $1.60 raise every 1000 hours, 6000 hr apprentiship, fully paid for. around $36.00 hr when you journey out. What is it that a Special Inspector inspects for Local 12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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