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Joined the IBEW 134 Trainee program in 2016-17 after 2 years at Chicago Builds Trained as Pre-apprentice 2017-18. Completed Pre-Apprenticeship Trainee program at IBEW-NEAW Training Center Currently in 2nd of 5 year Apprenticeship Training Program @ IBEW/NETA

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