Tradeswork is the official podcast of the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, and airs on the 1st and 15th of each month. We highlight the good work of mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC/R contractors across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota, share our recent research and studies, and unpack advocacy issues important to our members. We also discuss in depth the career path, earning potential and continuing education requirements of skilled trade jobs. You can learn more about us at: https://rmmca.org/
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Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Travis James, a 4th year apprentice at UA Local 192 in Cheyenne, WY. Travis, interviewed from the hospital shortly after the birth of his second child, shares with us his journey from traveling rockstar (seriously!) to plumbing apprentice. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this show:
- Why did Travis choose plumbing over pipefitting, and how similar were the two?
- How does an apprentice get assigned work?
- How important is an apprentice's reputation in earning work? What types of things contribute to reputation?
- Why do the attendees of Western States College of Construction have an advantage in work?
- What ultimately led Travis to leave his career as a musician and pursue one in the trades?
- What are the challenges of working and taking classes simultaneously?
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For more information about UA Local 192, please visit their website.
For more information about Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, please visit our website.
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