I’m 23 years old and just got my apprentice license for plumbing but every job I apply to tells me how did I get it without a master plumber endorsement and I know it doesn’t count on record but I’ve been plumbing in service and residential plumbing since I was 8 helping my dad and every summer I’d install toilets water heaters, but they still feel like it’s not enough i feel stuck in my plumbing career now and I want to grow my knowledge and experience but I’m not sure how if I can’t get hired

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I'm not sure what you are asking. Looking online it generally says that a licensed apprentice must work under direct supervision of a licensed master plumber. Depending on the state it may require both on the job training and classroom instruction. My recommendation is to check your state requirements and also see if it offers resources to help you get hired as an apprentice...most do. You are not stuck. Do what the state requires..I'm sure it has workforce development programs and grants that can assist. Yes you can work on the side too but the best approach IMO is to advertise your own services on craigslist, next door, or some local website / community page. You can put up fliers locally. Offer lower prices and people will come. You must also tell customers when talking to them that you are ooerating unlicensed and that is why you are cheaper ... like a handyman. Do your research on AI on how to best do this so you can make extra money while working your apprenticeship. Every career requires folk pay dues or start over for a piece of paper. Good luck and be creative.

You are now safe from AI taking your jobs. Congrats. The world will be following behind you to become plumbers in 2 years or so.

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