https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/are-there-any-effective-ways-to-obtain-an-apprenticeship <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hey guys, got out of AA and have been working in the private sector for about three years now. I was wondering if there is an easy way to change my career path (i was a former 11B) and would like to get into a field like automotives/electrical; without having to go to college. Hardly any employers want to accept someone into their business unless they have a degree of some sort, but i&#39;m more of what you&#39;d call a hands on learner; would an apprenticeship be a more viable route to take. Any support would be much appreciated. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:43:42 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/are-there-any-effective-ways-to-obtain-an-apprenticeship <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hey guys, got out of AA and have been working in the private sector for about three years now. I was wondering if there is an easy way to change my career path (i was a former 11B) and would like to get into a field like automotives/electrical; without having to go to college. Hardly any employers want to accept someone into their business unless they have a degree of some sort, but i&#39;m more of what you&#39;d call a hands on learner; would an apprenticeship be a more viable route to take. Any support would be much appreciated. SPC Jacob Trimbo Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:43:42 -0500 2019-11-22T03:43:42-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/are-there-any-effective-ways-to-obtain-an-apprenticeship?n=5270370&urlhash=5270370 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Check out the stuff Mike Rowe does (guy from Dirty Jobs) as far as automotive apprenticeships, go to a GM UAW website. Also, working at an Automotive plant is actually not bad. You can start on the line and work your way up to Salary ranks. Still get overtime and bonuses, but you’ll make way more money.<br /><br />There are options out there.<br /><br />Just like the Army, you get out of it what you out in. Follow orders, be where you’re supposed to be and do what your supposed to be doing. <br /><br />If you’re a sham solider, you’ll be ok inthe UAW. There is a lot of them in the Union. Personally I dislike people like that. <br /><br />Need more info, let me know. SPC Joshua Ulch Sun, 24 Nov 2019 11:43:08 -0500 2019-11-24T11:43:08-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/are-there-any-effective-ways-to-obtain-an-apprenticeship?n=5289221&urlhash=5289221 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Check out Helmets to Hard Hats, or look for a trade union local near your community. You may have to travel even a few hours away for your apprenticeship, but it is worth the experience.<br /><br />As far as UAW apprenticeships, they are very cold and slow right now in hiring apprentices off the street. I’ve not heard of any apprentices being indentured off the street, and only a few from within the corporations. You’ll likely have a lot better luck getting an apprenticeship with a construction trades union, such as the IBEW, USW, Steamfitters, etc. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:24:02 -0500 2019-11-29T14:24:02-05:00 2019-11-22T03:43:42-05:00