Apprentice Corner
This is a personal situation but I think a lot of apprentices face this. I had a JW ask me to do a task in a way that I thought was wrong (not dangerous, just not code compliant based on what I've lea...
Testing out in about 8 months. I've got Tom Henry's book and the Mike Holt comprehensive exam workbook. Every time I sit down to study I either fall asleep or get so frustrated that I quit after 30 mi...
I'm 22, just got out of the military, looking to get into the trades. I have an interest in both HVAC (my uncle does it) and electrical. I've been told the money is better in electrical but HVAC has m...
Started my first year of electrical apprenticeship last month. My journeyman keeps handing me one-line diagrams and expecting me to understand them. I nod along but honestly I don't know what I'm look...
Starting a diesel tech apprenticeship next month. Shop will provide some tools but I'm supposed to buy my own basic hand tools. My budget is about $800. What should I prioritize buying vs. waiting to...