quote:

Originally posted by Jayx1 You cant just become an indepedent licenced electrician and work for yourself? fucking hell... and people wonder why i always say we are a communist state.

I don't think you know what a licensed electrician, a union or communism is

lol...people plz...lets focus on this thread

Which is all about helping ME

Sebastiano

P.S. Liquidchick thnx for the reply...in regards to OYAP...its kinda of escaping my intention because all it does really is get me my license...

but with IBEW i get benefits...gotta keep the teeth white and spine striaght jew kno

quote:

Originally posted by liquidchick My father works for the TTC and apparently they have apprenticeship programs available. The pay is pretty good. I work for a home builder...Losani Homes in Stoney Creek and I think they're taking part in OYAP.

I'm a bus mechanic for the TTC and yes they hire in-house appretices BUT I've heard that they are gonna start hiring people off the street that have finished school..Now I have no idea how it works for electricians in the TTC but that may be an option for you to check out...

Rob

I think that it may work the same way for electricians. My dad keeps asking me to get my boyfriend to take the apprenticeship program. Last time he told me about it, he said they were looking for electricians. I just asked him about it right now. He said to go down to personnel down on Bathurst or call Local 2.

___________________
"I would if I could, but I can't cuz it's trance"

Thnx RobbieG n liquidchick for the advice i've seen the site and it seems pretty interesting...the hourly wages r between 18.75-27.75 an hr which is pretty good

What is discouraging tho is that they want u to have a DZ license...sigh...

But im calling them during business hrs tomorrow to see if its nesscessary

thnx again

Sebastiano

P.s. if anyone wants to see the link about this Elect Apprentice program at the TTC this is tha site

http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/ttc/jobopps_current.htm

P.S Liquid chick - now there saying i should fax or email my resume...the advice ur pops said (tell him thnx btw ) about going down to the station...is faxing the resume ok?...or should i go for a meet n greet?

ty

Last edited by djdustx on Jul-13-2004 at 00:13

I would fax my resume to Human Resources which is on Bathurst and I would find out how to get in contact with Local 2 and give them a call to find out more about getting into the program. Hope this helps and best of luck...let me know how everything turns out.

___________________
"I would if I could, but I can't cuz it's trance"

quote:

Originally posted by djdustx What is discouraging tho is that they want u to have a DZ license...sigh...

Hmmm....When I was hired on (9 years ago ) I only had my G license & the TTC taught me to drive buses & they got me my CZ license...I also heard that when the TTC hires mechanics that there is an aptitude TTC test that you have to get %80 or better...ANyway check it out OR drop by the TTC employment office

Good Luck

Rob

Well i contacted someone at TTC regarding there apprenticeship course...and they want someone who has a DZ license

I asked if they would accept someone whos in the process of getting there DZ...and he said they dont

Well thnx liquid n rob for the advice but unfortunately it cant work out...but i'd like to give a sincere thnx

Sebastiano