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Completing an apprenticeship to become an electrician is an excellent vocational choice. It’s a well-respected trade that offers an attractive salary, includes a wide variety of work environments, and sees a great demand for services from residential, commercial, and industrial clients across the country. Unfortunately, it is also a fairly high-risk profession. Over 150 electrical…

Apprentice electricians may have tools provided for them, or they may be responsible for purchasing their own tools, depending on the program in which they’re enrolled. However, every electrician-in-training eventually wants his or her own electrician’s kit stocked with high-quality tools. Below, you’ll find a list of 10 common tools used to perform most general…

You’ve successfully made it through your electrician apprenticeship, and everyone in your life is asking what you’re going to do next. You know that working for an established electrician is one great option. However, you want to forge your own path and realize the dream of owning your own business. Before you look for office…

Choosing to become an electrician is a great decision for thousands of men and women, but it can be hard to know if becoming an electrician is the best option for you. Picking a career is serious business, and that is why you will want to make the right choice. If you have ever wondered…

Beginning a program of technical education, such as an electrical apprenticeship, is an exciting time filled with new opportunities and challenges. You can feel confident and prepared for the journey by preparing ahead of time. If you are planning to begin an electrical apprenticeship or other technical training program soon, then you owe it to…

Cincinnati has its high points: great food, great baseball, and great festivals, such as Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. Sometimes, though, people feel like they need to spread their wings. Whether you’ve lived in Cincinnati all your life and are looking for something different or just want to earn the highest salary possible as an electrician, you should…

Electricians have to be entrepreneurs. Your ability to sell your services translates directly into how much you make. It’s critical to promote your services as a contractor; otherwise, some other electrician will get the next job you wanted. Despite how important it is to cultivate business, so many up-and-coming electricians aren’t used to building contacts,…

As an electrician, you spend a lot of your day crouched over low areas or forcing your body into uncomfortable positions to reach wiring and electrical components. In our previous article, we discussed various health problems electricians can face and what you can do to prevent them. One of the health problems we mentioned was…

As part of your electrician training, you will likely cover at least the basics of asbestos awareness and safety. But why is this course of study so important? While asbestos is no longer used in new construction, this harmful material still exists in many residential and commercial buildings. Buildings constructed before 1973 may contain spray…

No matter how much you enjoy your work, the first few weeks of a more physically demanding job can seem daunting. During your adjustment period, you may find yourself leaving the worksite at the end of your day with some aching muscles instead of your usual smile. Being an electrician requires a higher level of…