I need some information about a career as an electrician

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I am considering becoming an electrician. I have heard that the pay and the jobs availability are good. The theoretical side of it interests me. If anyone here knows about being an electrician and can give me some details, I would much appreciate it. (Perhaps you are an electrician, or you are family or friends with someone who is.)

- I have the funds available to obtain an associates degree in electrical technology, which includes a minor in HVAC.
- I am a mechanically inclined, visually-oriented person who is careful with detail and considers safety very important.
- I have no in the field experience, but I do have some educational background that might be helpful.I've read some of a book called Basic Electricity, which was based on a manual for US military training and republished by REA. Also, I took chemistry and physics in high school. My highest level of math is Calculus I.

Thanks,

hyperbolic

You should check with your local employment office in your hometown and they, in turn, can put you in contact with your local
Electrician Union. To become an Electrician, you have to spend time as an Apprentice working under a registered, licensed Electrician after meeting certain educational requirements. Job openings for appenticeships are also, highly competitive!

Took my C&G Electrical installations cert. before I left school.
Good skill set, can always get work

I don't know how it is in the US but here the usual root is to become an apprentice and do day release at the local technical college.