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High Expectations: The Reality of Being an Apprentice in the Skilled Trades

Getting into a competitive skilled trade (like the lineman trade) comes with some high expectations! What are they? Read & learn more here!

A skilled trade apprenticeship can be tough! What are 3 things to consider as a blue collar apprentice? Read & learn more here!

What are 5 harsh realities about working in the blue collar world? Is it REALLY worth it? Read & learn more here!

What are the 4 types of blue collar apprentices? These apprentice types reflect the kind of apprentice you are! Read & learn more here!

Want to get into the lineman trade? What is going to help you more: real world experience or line school? Read & learn more here!

What is that green box in your front yard that seems to make a humming noise? That’s a padmount transformer! Read & learn more here!

What is the cost of pursing a lineman career? Working on the road, work demand, away from family? Read & learn more here!

Becoming an electrician is a great skilled trade to get into. How do you get started? Learn these 6 steps. Read & learn more here!

Should you pursue a college degree or a blue collar career? Do you need a class A CDL to be a groundman? Read & learn more here!

Lineman pay. How much does a IBEW Journeyman Lineman make a week, working 50 hours? Read & learn more here!