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Electrician #1074 |
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Engineering, Industrial and Technological Sciences |
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He then learned about a local electrical apprenticeship program where he would be provided with employment and education. After completing the apprenticeship program, he advanced in his field and eventually became a general foreman.
It did not take him long to advance into leadership roles of the apprenticeship program, from committee member, to chairman, to instructor, and then statewide Training Director.
Career Profile:
Until the age of nineteen, this electrician lived on the family farm. He completed two years of electronics during high school and developed a strong interest in electricity. Since he was accustomed to working with his hands in an outdoor environment, he decided to pursue a position as a construction electrician.
Electrician #1074
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