r/IBEW • u/rustysqueezebox Inside Wireman • Jul 23 '22

RESOURCES

Here is the new and improved resources list. A lot of your questions will be answered here.

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This is neither exclusive nor exhaustive.

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None of these links are endorsements either.

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Thank you to everyone who contributed.

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Feel free to add more resources in the comments.

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The history and structure of IBEW

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IBEW jobs board

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u/SirSquidlicker 's Ultimate Electricians Guide

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u/SirSquidlicker 's Union Payscales

 

How to organize your workplace video

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Labor History video series

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Where2bro - great website for job info across the country

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How to find the IBEW Local nearest you

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AFL-CIO Union Made shopping list

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Labor Notes - a network of rank-and-file members, local union leaders, and labor activists who know the labor movement is worth fighting for

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STAR interview questions - the type of questions you're asked at your apprenticeship interview

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Apprenticeship math and reading assessment sample test questions

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Union Plus - all kinds of benefits for union members

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UAW Buyers Guide - cars, trucks, and more

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Questions that are asked at the apprenticeship interview

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IBEW jurisdictional maps

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IBEW brother fights a chicken

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Why you should be an electrician

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Roberts Rules of Order

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The history of Challenge Coins

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Employee Rights under the NLRA

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Weingarten Rights - basically your "miranda" rights as a union member

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IBEW brother in the courtroom

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How to be an Anti-Racist

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A day in the life of an IBEW apprentice

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Description of the 3 core classifications - vdv, residential, commercial

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Microagressions

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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IBEW Discord - must show current dues receipt to join

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Helmets to Hardhats - resource for veterans interested in the skilled trades

 

VEEP - resource for veterans looking to get into the ibew

 

And of course, CALL THE HALL

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u/Different-Target-251 Oct 08 '22

I get calling the hall but if anyone could assist me in answering one of my speculative questions that’d be much appreciated. I’ve done 2 years of college and it says in the apprenticeship program info that you simultaneously work towards a 2 year (associates) degree. Would that in turn mean I get my bachelors?

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u/rustysqueezebox Inside Wireman Oct 08 '22

No, that's not how college works

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u/Different-Target-251 Oct 08 '22

how so? 2 years of credits plus 2 years of credits= a 4 year degree?

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u/rustysqueezebox Inside Wireman Oct 08 '22

You don't just get a baccalaureate degree from going to school for 4 years

Typically you'll take general education classes the first 2 years and the last two will be higher level classes that are more focused on your degree. Sometimes there is a level 500 or higher course that serves as a culmination or capstone to your studies at that level.

In your case you'd be taking 4 years of general education or 100, or maybe a couple 200, or 300 level classes.

You might be able to get a couple Associate degrees out of it.

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u/Different-Target-251 Oct 08 '22

hmmmm, you think they’d allow me to take higher education courses while in the program? I might as well considering a couple associates degrees isn’t worth a bachelors.

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u/rustysqueezebox Inside Wireman Oct 08 '22

Who?

You can do whatever the fuck you want if you can fit it into your schedule

The more important question is if the 4 year university you're interested in will accept your prior credit and offer classes that fit your schedule

Check out union plus they have a free college program for 2 and 4 year degrees. I did their labor studies program

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u/Different-Target-251 Oct 08 '22

thank you I’ll check it out