July 16, 2024 – Whether it goes well or poorly, taking on an apprentice in your electrical contracting business is a big commitment. What can you do to (hopefully) achieve a positive outcome, for both yourself and the apprentice?

In the June 2024 edition of Electrical Business Magazine, we asked a variety of industry professionals “What advice would you give to an electrical contractor when taking on an apprentice?”. They happily shared their advice and experiences with us which, collectively, make up our Apprenticeship Survival Guide.

Here is what Eric Fadden had to share…

I HAVE BEEN a one-man show for the past 14 years, so the only input I could possibly provide is, if you are planning to hire, be sure you have the extra capital and be sure you have regular work. It’s a big responsibility to make sure you can provide that to someone if you expect them to devote a chunk of their lives to you.

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