Josiah wanted his next job to do more than just pay the bills. Thanks to an apprenticeship, he is now embarking on a new career and has big plans for his family’s future.

Thanks to an apprenticeship he completed decades ago, Ronald says, "I have never been without a job."

Editor’s note: The following guest post is authored by Robert Baird, vice president of industry and regulatory affairs for the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. Read what other employers and workers have to say about apprenticeship here. The world is becoming more dependent on electricity every day.