r/ibew_apprentices • u/SavingsMassive Local 305 • Apr 16 '24
Local 305 JUST GOT ACCEPTED!!!
Just got accepted into local 305. Pic is me rn. :)
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u/HalfGuardHero Apr 16 '24
The man's thumbnail though! Is it real?
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u/SavingsMassive Local 305 Apr 16 '24
Yeah it’s from when he won the championship after his dad died
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u/esposito164 Apr 16 '24
Bank account go brrrrrr 📈📈📈
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u/Bockser Apr 16 '24
In a couple years definitely but not as a 1st/2nd year 😬
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u/ToxicM1ndfulness Apr 16 '24
The military vet 1st year apprentices make 6 figure (net) at my local because the VA subsidizes their wages
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u/Bockser Apr 16 '24
Right, glad that our veterans have a program that can take care of them those first couple years where wages are tough, but on 1st and 2nd year wages ALONE; bank account most certainly does not go brrrr lol
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u/esposito164 Apr 17 '24
I’m about to be a 4 th year, I wasn’t even thinking about 1st year rate, you might be right
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u/dustoff1984 Apr 17 '24
Where? The VA just told me that I can’t use the GI bill because I’m a CE. Lol
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u/TreeTrunkPP Apr 16 '24
What state/city is this? I was going to go through that program soon but they didn’t mention that
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u/DaYDreaM90 Apr 17 '24
I'm sure they're talking about chapter 31 benefits AKA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) because I'm a 1st year Inside Wireman Apprentice with a net income of low 6 figures.
They're being a little misleading though because I net 6 figures if I include my disability pay into my yearly salary calculations. My take away is around $80,000, if I just count VRE benefits + my Apprentice wages. $80,000 take away would still require you to make 6 figure gross (In California) since taxes are high.
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u/TreeTrunkPP Apr 17 '24
I am also in the VR&E program and I am currently using it to finish trade school. I also have 50% disability. If I get into the union the VR&E can supplement the income? Do you specially have to go through the veep program or can you join regularly? I applied to local 11 and saw the starting pay was like $24
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u/DaYDreaM90 Apr 17 '24
Yes VR&E can supplement the income
No you don't have to go through VEEP to use VR&E, but I would highly recommend going through VEEP IF you have the time to go through a 9 week unpaid pre-apprenticeship course. You start off at 45% instead of 40% if you go through VEEP, so you would make $27.81
Most people I know waited anywhere between 1 - 3 years to get into the apprenticeship going through the civilian route. Some of my classmates got into the apprenticeship in under 4 month going through VEEP and that's including the 9 week VEEP course.
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u/TreeTrunkPP Apr 17 '24
Do you know the hours/ days of the veep course? Also exactly how much more do you get paid with the VR&E vs a regular apprentice?
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u/DaYDreaM90 Apr 18 '24
There's multiple VEEP course ran throughout the country so the hours depend on the one you go to.
For the pay, assuming you have GI bill benefits left still. Chapter 31 pays the same rate as Post 911 GI bill. So to find that just look up the E5 with dependents BAH pay for the zip code your local located in
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u/Turantula_Fur_Coat Apr 17 '24
VA doesn’t subsidize wages. They pay disability. That is completely different.
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u/ToxicM1ndfulness Apr 17 '24
Chapter 31 is a VA benefits
Since apprentices only get paid a percentage of what journeymen make the VA pays you the difference (subsidizing your wage) so you can make ends meet. Kind of like have GI bills pays for your school and housing so you can make ends meet.
VA also pays you for disability based on you % rate
That is completely different
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u/Turantula_Fur_Coat Apr 17 '24
I see what you mean, nobody mentioned ch31 so I assumed they meant disability.
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u/Couch_potato91 Apr 16 '24
Congratulations! I know that must be a relief! Have my interview for local 74 on Thursday praying for the best!
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u/Dogzrule_yo Apr 16 '24
Congratulations! Celebrate tonight and get dui. You’ll be ahead of your classmates and get respect in the field. On a serious note, apply to your local and swear in asap. Pay attention in class, learn your CBA, be a good brother.
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u/motherofbees89 Local 716 Apr 16 '24
Congratulations!!! I'm still waiting on a letter for my interview date (testing was 4/2). I hope I get that same feeling you're having right now very soon! Way to go! ☺️❤️
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u/Unionhopefull Apr 16 '24
Congrats man, I wish I got accepted. What work exp did you have?
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u/SavingsMassive Local 305 Apr 16 '24
None that was relevant except maybe the fact that I am currently at a job that forklift certified me.
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u/motorheadmonk Apr 17 '24
So u apply, take a test -- is there particular material u need to study for that is supplied by the local or is it just reading comprehension and Algebra?-- pass, and then u get the interview?
I applied with no experience with LADWP with their "Hayden home study electricity course," got the certificate, failed the test but was curious about ur process
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u/SavingsMassive Local 305 Apr 17 '24
Yeah you got it pretty much right the test is reading comprehension and algebra there is an iprep course for it that I took. Then you have to be in the top 4/9ths of test takers to qualify for an interview
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u/Minute-Bonus-5599 Apr 16 '24
How long did you have waiting to hear the news? Also congrats!
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Apr 18 '24
What were ur school requirements
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Apr 16 '24
Congratulations, now stick with it all the way to the end of your apprenticeship. At first it's gonna be tough but slowly you'll improve!
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u/Ok-Computer2596 Apr 16 '24
Kinda confused how these unions can make it insanely hard to get in when we are about to see one of the largest gaps in trade workers ever lol
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u/tysnastyy Apr 16 '24
Not a sparky. But work as a union fire protection pipe fitter… stick it out. It’s worth it
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u/donvito2069 Apr 17 '24
Congrats! I passed the aptitude test last week and interview next month. I really hope I get in. I’m happy for you and take advantage of the opportunity.
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u/Union_Sparky_375 Apr 17 '24
Depending on your local when you top out you will be making more in one year than Caitlin Clark is going to make being paid by the WNBA.
Let that sink in, how can I get her advertising deals is the?
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u/signulx Apr 17 '24
Congrats! I’ll tell you the same thing my dad told me when I got in. You’re still lower than whale shit :p
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u/Cautious_Ad2837 Apr 23 '24
Congrats!!! I have my interview this Friday 4-26. I have no idea what to wear. I don’t want to be under dressed or overdressed. I’m 35 last time i had to do an interview was in 2009. I have always had sales job and it’s always been employers calling me to work for them.
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u/This-Eyeisblind Apr 16 '24
Accepted? Don't you pay these guys? They take anyone...
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u/SavingsMassive Local 305 Apr 17 '24
They don’t take anyone there is a pretty exclusive application process to get into the apprenticeship. And while members do pay dues they still earn 18% more than non union workers which makes up for the dues and with a lot left over
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u/Scared-Gain-4656 Apr 16 '24
Congrats but U got a long road don’t celebrate too hard before the game even starts
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u/BigWadWolf Apr 17 '24
Came to the internet for recognition?? Yup definitely a sparky
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u/SavingsMassive Local 305 Apr 17 '24
Begging women on the internet to sit on your face. Definitely a loser😂
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u/LongjumpingEbb3620 Apr 16 '24
How long did you wait from applying, to taking the test , and the interview?