Electrician's Apprentice
Salary
Undisclosed
Location
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Education
Building Futures pre-apprenticeship program
“I’m happy because I see a light at the end of the tunnel. And now, after so long of not knowing what I was going to do, I have a path and I know what I’m going to be doing for the next ten years, twenty, fifty years of my life.”
— Tyrone Bell
The Profession
How I Got Here
The Best Parts
A Typical Day
Myths of the Profession
Advice for someone thinking about going into the field
Advice to My Younger Self
Microwave Technician | Accuray
I found myself in a lot of serving positions, or even maintenance and janitorial work, which was not where I wanted to end up. I wanted more for myself.
— Abigail Bechim
Bricklayer | Jimmy’Z Masonry
Okay, it took me about two years to get in because I wasn't picked a few times, but I was determined.
— Essence Wallace
Junior Designer | Moore Brothers Company
Once I graduated from The Landing School, I interviewed for five or six good, prominent jobs, but was not selected for any of them. It took me quite a while to find a job in this career field. I almost resorted to going back to retail...
— Loren Barry
