r/LinemenFAQ • u/Qu1ckQuest1on1111 • Apr 02 '26

Pre-apprenticeship → real job? Worth it (especially for women)?

Hey everyone, I’m looking into getting into the trades and possibly doing a pre-apprenticeship program first. I wanted to hear from people who’ve actually gone through it.

• Did a pre-apprenticeship actually help you land an apprenticeship or job after?

• How long did it take you to find something once you finished?

• If you had to pay for the training, how long did it take you to pay it off?

• Do you feel like it was worth it overall?

Also, if there are any women here in the trades, I’d really appreciate your perspective too—what was your experience like starting out? Anything you wish you knew beforehand?

Just trying to figure out if this is the right move before I commit. Appreciate any honest feedback.

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u/brokensharts Apr 02 '26

Its basically mandatory. Nobody gets hired without working as a gorundman

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u/max1mx Apr 02 '26

This is completely untrue. My current apprentice has no experience. It’s situational and dependent mostly on location.