Thinking about becoming an electrician? Here are a few “shocking” reasons why you should:
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Earn While You Learn
Becoming an electrician doesn’t happen overnight- the trade requires lots of knowledge and training. The upside is that most of this training can be completed as a paid apprentice.
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Good Pay
Electricians can earn a great income. Electricians in United States earn a media hourly wage of $26.73, while Canadian electricians earn an average of $28.91 per hour.
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Work Locations
Electricians are needed everywhere. As a worker in the electrical field, you’ll have plenty of locations to consider as a home base from which to build your career.
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Career Opportunities
An electrician has many career paths to choose from: electrical engineer, contract manager, industrial control specialist, outside lineman, and energy technician are a few.
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Job Opportunities
Due to the increasing skills shortage, electricians are in demand. In fact, electrical workers have one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada.
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No Seasonal Layoffs
Unlike some of the other trades, electricians’ work is a year-round occupation.
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Changing Work Environment
You don’t need to worry about working out of a cubicle! As an electrician, your work space is constantly changing. With every new project, comes a fresh location.
Are you an electrician? Did I miss any perks? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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