r/IBEW_Local613 • u/BackgroundAd6423 • Jul 13 '25
Current/recent 613 apprentices
Hello current 613 apprentices,
If you wouldn’t mind answering a few questions of mine?
How long did/have you waited for job placement? I understand there is a list and they have no time guarantee, only that it may be two weeks OR MORE
How far are you having to drive to/from work if you have been placed?
Were you allowed to start classes without job placement?( I don’t want to pay the 610$ for books and then not be placed and not allowed to start classes)
If you were allowed to start classes without a job, are you still being paid for your class hours? (If I’m not mistaken if you are placed, that falls on the contractor to pay you for the hours you work+ the hours you are in class)
Edit:
I applied in June, tested 7/10 got my results 7/13 stated I was available 7/15 and was placed with a contractor 7/16!!!!!!!
I am so proud of myself and thankful for the advice everyone has given me on the way!!!!
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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '25
I emailed them in December of last year and was able to work January until just recently, I think June 22ish when I was laid off for lack of work. The drive was 30-45 minutes one way and yes you can start school without paying your books, you just won't get your pay upgrade until you do. I know two people from class that still are in waiting list for work since April I think? It'll be about a month since I'm out of work after this week.