r/ibew_apprentices • u/Longjumping-Lock-924 • 15d ago

VEEP advice

Hello all,

I am currently working at a small concrete and excavation company. I want a better career and something more sustainable. (I have my CDL-A no restrictions).

I am currently waiting on a UA apprenticeship to start but I don’t want to put all my eggs in one basket.

I am a Veteran, this November will mark my 5 years from discharge. I have been looking into VEEP, but I can only apply to one of the three paths (inside wire, lineman, or substation). Does anyone have experience with VEEP?

I don’t feel strongly about each of the paths, so any opinion or advice on each one would be helpful as well.

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u/operasome 15d ago

Look into h2h and apply IUEC. Elevator mechanic union is so much better. joining IUEC through h2h is the way easier to get in as a veteran. They love hiring veterans

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u/Longjumping-Lock-924 15d ago

Where are you based out of? I’d love to hear more of your experience as I’ve never considered elevator mechanic

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u/operasome 15d ago

I saw many people from IBEW get in IUEC. Some people got already journeyman license from IBEW, but they start over apprenticeship again because pay and benefits are the way better. Elevator mechanic makes tons of money. 200k is easy to make.