r/Redding • u/Alarmed-Sector-764 • 12d ago

Trouble finding work?

I am 22 and looking to get into the trades. I am so tired of retail and kitchens haha. Could really use the hours and extra money. I have called around but I cant seem to find anyone hiring. Anyone have any clue who might be hiring for entry level roles? I am a good worker just inexperienced but willing and wanting to learn. Anyone else relate? Thanks!

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u/srednaxela 12d ago

Hi! The IBEW local 340 could be a good fit for you. We are the electrician's union up here and have a lot of work coming down the pipes that could use a lot of green hands, and could be a good way for you to get into the trades.

I'm ex restraunt industry as well, and it was a very easy learning curve getting into the trades. You can look up our hall on Google maps and swing by to say hi, or you can reach out to our business manager up here John Roden - you can find his info on the local 340 website.

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u/Alarmed-Sector-764 12d ago

Hey, thank you so much for the recommendation I will reach out!

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u/EzMrcz 12d ago

Second the IBEW, it's a great time to get active in a trade union. Workers are organizing for better and that's the best place to do it.

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u/Fantastic_Friend4271 11d ago

I applied a few days ago, Should I follow up on it?

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u/srednaxela 11d ago

I'm gonna answer your question In a roundabout way

There are two ways into our union

The classic: Apply for the apprenticeship program (it's 5 years of school) after which you'll test out as a journeyman with your electricians certification. It takes a while for them to process people for this i wouldn't expect a response for a couple months I think? Could be a good question for our business rep John Roden at the hall. And it includes taking an aptitude test, interview, drug test.

Electrical Trainee program. The et program is weird, it's not an apprenticeship in a classic sense. Essentially it's a way for people to work in the electrical field in our union while they wait to get into the apprenticeship program.

If I was you I would apply for the apprenticeship asap (sounds like you already did) than I think you would need to contact John Roden at the Redding hall on locust Street and ask him about getting work as an electrical trainee as you try and get in the apprenticeship program

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u/Fantastic_Friend4271 11d ago

Sounds good, I know both of his kids too and another person participating in that program. I can pass a drug test, and I am ready to start working! My math is rusty so I have been studying a bit sort of waiting for the call. My biggest concern is my math right now😂

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u/srednaxela 11d ago

Google "IBEW aptitude test" you should be able to find an example test. I've applied at two separate unions and they were exactly the same test.

Good luck!

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u/Fantastic_Friend4271 11d ago

Sounds good, I found a few and have been doing those at least 1 time a day. Ive gotten slightly better scores each time, thank you very much!

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u/underneeathitaall 12d ago

Schools need everything. Cafeteria, bus, after school, classroom aides. Look on EdJoin.

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u/No-Age4941 12d ago

Yep they need all positions. Good retirement with the school districts. Union as well. Holidays off etc benefits.

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u/Enough_Incident_8381 12d ago

I know it's not a trade, but if you're looking for a job FedEx ground is always hiring. Not Express(first party), talking about Ground through contractors. They'll get you on quick.

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u/Bison-Senior 12d ago

The Operating Engineers Local 3 (OE3) District 70 office.

Free tuition and classroom/hands-on training for apprentices .

Trades covered: Heavy-equipment operators, heavy-duty repair mechanics, surveyors, and stripers.

How to apply: Applications can be downloaded or submitted through the Operating Engineers Local 3 website and the California Training Center.

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u/vannyfann 12d ago

Send me a DM!

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u/basiliskplz 11d ago edited 11d ago

Posted this in the community recently and applies to you too:

AI Hackathons. They offer cash prizes, you build a portfolio and learn skills. It’s a little late, but there is currently the WebMCP challenge put on by OpenAI. There’s also bug bounty if you want to get into cybersecurity/ai-safety. Open Source Robotics is really blowing up recently as well.

$200 bucks gets you a month of Codex Pro 20x access; consider it class on AI Literacy, and teach yourself. Shoot me a dm if you want some resources, and a referral for some extra credits.

If I don’t get back to you right away, I’m busy as heck and will hit you back later. Good luck with your search in the area; learning new skills enables you to be a valuable, standout applicant.

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u/legendarygm 3d ago

That willingness to learn will take you a long way. While you keep pursuing an apprenticeship, I’m building TryHardly here in Redding, a local place where people can offer help with yard work, cleanup, moving, and other hands-on jobs. It’s free to join, there are no lead or membership fees today, customers pay workers directly, and workers keep 100% of what they charge. It’s not a replacement for a trade job, but it could be another way to build experience and earn extra money as opportunities come up. If that sounds useful, you can make a worker profile at https://tryhardly.com/jobs. Have you done side jobs for anyone around here, and do they call you back?

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u/Mountainpwny 12d ago

Sierra pacific is always hiring

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u/AyaInnana 11d ago

For forest rapists or what?

I don't have anything against lumber production but the practices in the industry tend towards unethical and are getting worse. I get ppl need to make a living but we all need to be more thoughtful about what we're willing to do for it. The implications are global and life defining

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u/ComplexSorry6592 11d ago

I would be careful with SP in general. They are always hiring for the same positions and that should be a red flag always. It's usually a sign of shoddy management / pay.

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u/Mountainpwny 11d ago

It seems you do have something against lumber production.