Public Utilities — Electrical 1

Electrical workers install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems for public electrical utilities. They can be involved in various stages of the process from the generation of electricity to its transference into homes and businesses. This process is supported by a variety of different types of Electrical Utility Workers including Wiremen, Linemen, Meter Technicians, Hydro Electricians, Substation Wireman, Power Plant Operators, and more.
See the programs listed below to find out what positions may be available.
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Eligible veterans in an approved Apprenticeship Program can use their GI Bill® benefit and receive a tax-free stipend on a monthly basis. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® stipend is the equivalent of the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of an E-5 with dependents (based on the zip code of the training facility) which is paid addition to normal wages. Refer to the chart below to understand how Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are paid, or consult the VA website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Link) to see how other VA chapters are paid for Apprenticeship Training.