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Kyle Shatzer, our original Apprentice Blogger, is due to graduate in June. That’s right-he will be a Journeyman Electrician, and we congratulate him and his proud family at Hawkins Electric.

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We would like to introduce Andrew Park, our new Journey to Journeyman blogger.

“My name is Andrew Park. I am 19 years old and am just finishing up my first year at the IECC electrical apprenticeship program.

 I chose this apprenticeship because I saw an opportunity to advance my knowledge in the  electrical field, as well as acquire the licenses needed to advance in the field. I look forward to starting my second year this Fall (2018). My first year was a great experience.

I started having interest in electrical as an occupation when I started a basic construction class in high school. I moved into the electrical class where I stayed for my last year and a half in high school. I started to like doing the work and wanted to continue studying electrical. My high school experience was a major influence in helping me chose my career path.

 I see apprenticeship taking me from my Journeyman’s to pursuing my Master license (an additional 4 years) after first finishing these first four years.

 I have my eyes on being a Master Electrician and hopefully be self-employed not long after.

It all starts here.”

Andrew- we look forward to hearing more from you in 2018-19, and wish you continued success in the pursuit of your dream.

Grant Shmelzer
Executive Director,  Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake/ IECC