TAA On-the-Job Training Helps Stephen Land Well-Paying Employment

Stephen earned an Associate’s degree (AAS) in Electrical Construction Technology through St Cloud Technical and Community College with assistance from the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. Near the end of the AAS program, he applied for employment and landed an interview with Erickson Electric.  

“I informed Erickson that TAA would pay half of my wages for a period of time to train me,” said Stephen, describing how the TAA On-the-Job Training (OJT) program works for employers. “Erickson Electric, a union company with the IBEW, accepted me in under the labor agreement as a pre-apprentice.” 

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