How the IBEW Union Apprenticeship Save my life?

As I anticipate my upcoming 29th Birthday, I realized how a decade can change a person’s life so drastically. I find it a privilege to give thanks to God for providing me with family, community, and most of all the IBEW Local 24 for being an instrumental tool in directing me in my path.

As I reminisce about my trials and tribulations as a young adult, I give honor to those who helped me to overcome my adolescent growing pains we call learning curves. Those growing pains are what I focus on in my decision making skills today. Also, the experience I have received from being associated with the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local 24 was able to give me a clear foundation and structure to move further in the right direction.

A decade ago, no one could have told me that I would serve on several community and labor boards and be in the fight to preserve the middle class standard of living. No one could have told me that I would own my first home at the age of 20. No one could have told me that I would become an entrepreneur and own over a half dozen homes in Baltimore City. No one could have told me that I would have a clear understanding of the importance of family. Well this was the opportunity of accompanying my goals I received when I joined the IBEW and the opportunities were endless.

From that foundation I have learned hard work, dedication, and commitment. I know what it is to be a middleclass family man and know the importance of fighting for the middleclass and IBEW to stay alive and grow, so that we all can live the American dream.

I would encourage any young male or female to enjoy the On-Job and IN-Classroom training through the IBEW. The schooling is free; it’s a great opportunity to make a good living wage, affordable healthcare, and a dependable retirement. I hope that all young adults can get the opportunities of the IBEW and if not the IBEW, than something similar.