Today there was an article on Yahoo news regarding the lack of skilled workers in the US. http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20061205/bs_usatoday/usmanufacturersgettingdesperateforskilledpeople.
I live in Indianapolis. Where can I get the training I need to get one of these jobs?
2006-12-05 03:49:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Skilled worker is a veryyyy wide spectrum . . .
Electrician ? Carpenter ? Plumber ? Iron worker ?
First take some of the aptitude tests given by guidance counselors and employment agencies. You can always take the Air Force aptitude test for free and there is no obligation to join.
Then apply for the apprenticeship tests in the fields where your aptitude lies . . . a natural aptitude for carpentry won't help if you try to train to be an electrician.
The unions run the training schools as part of the book schooling / on the job training process. Apprentices usually take about 8000 hrs (4 yrs) to make journeyman and your pay increases approx every 6 months as you progress through the program.
2006-12-05 04:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check out a job corps closes to you. They offer Education in many different feilds, and the best part about it is that they are completly FREE! all you do is call a toll free number and they'll help you out from there. They set you up with room and board for free, they pay you to go and you get a great education. Hope I helped
2006-12-05 12:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by peaches 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest looking at the classified ads in your local paper, to determine what type of skilled labor is required. Once you know that, look into vocational training schools, or community colleges in your area, to determine what type of educational courses are available.
2006-12-05 11:58:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋