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where can I find job shadowing opportunities for welding, HVAC, or plumbing? (I am 17 by the way)
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Kim’s Answer
Keith,
With all the construction going on all around us, this shouldn't be too difficult. At least the plumbing and HVAC. Companies tend to do both of these. Be prepared to have to buy a hardhat, safety glasses, and maybe gloves and steel toe boots. Look at companies working on new commercial buildings, such as apartment complexes, office buildings, etc. Read the signs on the trucks at the job sites, and you will know who to look for. Go in person, and ask to speak to the foreman. Be polite to everyone you meet. Dress appropriately. (decent looking jeans, tshirt, are okay)
Make sure your parents are okay with this and are willing to sign a consent and release of liability. This means they won't sue the company if you get hurt.
The absolute most important thing at a construction site is safety. If there are signs that say hardhat required, don't ignore them! Maybe if you get out there first thing in the morning it might be easier to find them, this way you can talk to them before they enter the job site. Some job sites have a Headquarters trailer, so maybe go there. Have a letter prepared in case you can't talk to the person directly. Nothing fancy, just stating what you want to do and why, that you are prepared to buy your own safety equipment, will comply with all instructions, etc. Have your phone number on the letter so they can text or call you.
As to welding, you can try the same thing. Look up welding companies in your area. Because of the danger of the job, this may be more difficult. Perhaps if you can't find one, consider going to a welding supply store. You will learn a lot shadowing at the store, and maybe find a customer willing to let you shadow them when they work.
good luck!
With all the construction going on all around us, this shouldn't be too difficult. At least the plumbing and HVAC. Companies tend to do both of these. Be prepared to have to buy a hardhat, safety glasses, and maybe gloves and steel toe boots. Look at companies working on new commercial buildings, such as apartment complexes, office buildings, etc. Read the signs on the trucks at the job sites, and you will know who to look for. Go in person, and ask to speak to the foreman. Be polite to everyone you meet. Dress appropriately. (decent looking jeans, tshirt, are okay)
Make sure your parents are okay with this and are willing to sign a consent and release of liability. This means they won't sue the company if you get hurt.
The absolute most important thing at a construction site is safety. If there are signs that say hardhat required, don't ignore them! Maybe if you get out there first thing in the morning it might be easier to find them, this way you can talk to them before they enter the job site. Some job sites have a Headquarters trailer, so maybe go there. Have a letter prepared in case you can't talk to the person directly. Nothing fancy, just stating what you want to do and why, that you are prepared to buy your own safety equipment, will comply with all instructions, etc. Have your phone number on the letter so they can text or call you.
As to welding, you can try the same thing. Look up welding companies in your area. Because of the danger of the job, this may be more difficult. Perhaps if you can't find one, consider going to a welding supply store. You will learn a lot shadowing at the store, and maybe find a customer willing to let you shadow them when they work.
good luck!
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Simeon’s Answer
If you reach out to the groups that give certifications for these fields, they should be able to direct you to people you can shadow as they are invested in getting more people to certify.
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Prathima’s Answer
You can call some builders or contractors. Make some cold calls from people in construction industry !
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Edward’s Answer
Call HVAC contractors and other trades that you may be interested in tell them we would just like to spend some time and observe what they do are you thinking of going to trade school or would love to be an apprentice for a trade don’t ask about money don’t ask about anything else except that you have a strong desire to be in that trade summer going to say no but considering there’s such a shortage in the trades I strongly feel someone would give you the opportunity
Tried calling your local contractors or stopping in and just ask
Tried calling your local contractors or stopping in and just ask put together a résumé of things that you have an interest in so you can give it to them
Watch some videos with some of these trades do and learn what they do
Keep trying Wellsville say no but sooner or later someone will say yes
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