I think some responders are missing the important issue here. If you choose to be an electrician, on-the-job training and education are equally important. The apprenticeship education includes the teaching of how lethal electricity can be. It teaches apprentices the paramount importance of safe work practices to protect themselves, their workmates and the public who will use the equipment they install. Theory is so important, it explains why things work electrically and how they work. Teaching the NEC cannot be done in the field, it is best done in the classroom. Our electrical contracting firm has been in business in Michigan for 40 years. We are associated with NECA and IBEW, our apprentice schools turn out excellent journeymen and journeywomen. I applaud Michigan for implementing this educational requirement for all apprentices. It should be a national requirement, our citizens deserve to expect electrical installations to be installed by highly skilled electricians. bill talbot
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