Hello I am a newcomer on the site and if you can't tell by the username I am currently a Marine. I get out of the Marine Corps in February and am really looking to pursue a career in being a powerlineman.
THE PLAN: As I stated before I will be honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in February and am trying to pursue my career and this seems very fitting. I already have a package for SLTC for the May program. My real question here is what to do when I leave the schooling and and onto find an apprenticeship. I have read around and seen talks of SELCAT or NEAT. My only problem being I am from New York SELCAT is only 9 state wide southern state applicants only. I really want to move down south but cannot apply to SELCAT if I do not live in one of them 9 states. I really do not want to live up north any longer and would much rather pursue my career in a southern state. Is there job availability right now in the field? Any type of preparation tips or concerns before going to school or before selecting this as my career. I know the powerlineman process to become an apprentice is not an easy one and I'm well aware of that so I know it will not happen over night just looking for some advice.
Thanks again for any tips, concerns, and advice you guys can provide.