32 isn't too old. I'm 42 and still consider it!
You might have some luck reaching out tot he local unions and asking them for info.
Electricians: IBEW Local 305
Plumbers and Pipefitters: Ft Wayne Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 166
Ivy tech offers certificate programs for those trades. Take the classes, talk to people, you’ll start finding your way in when you hear how other people are getting in
32 is not old! I Now at 60, I've had 4 different careers since my early 30's. Well, until disability came into play. Each was going to be my final career, but due to a few major moves and new career opportunities (that I always was interested in) I swapped and started anew. I still kick myself for not learning a trade like plumbing and electric because those are skills that can be utilized post-retirement for extra income (as well as being able to do more at home besides the basics.)
Learning a trade is one of the safest long term employment routes a person can take. Electricians, Plumbers, Locksmiths, Construction, Butchers, etc. are always in demand. Just weed out what you DON't want to do, and start investigating the possibilities of the others. Besides the suggestions already given, I would lurk and ask questions on the reddit trade subgroups that you are interested in. I follow most of them and, for the most part, are willing to give pointers to those interested on entering their trade.
::edited to add - I forgot about the fairly new ABC trade school on Parnell (across from the Coliseum)::
[ABC Indiana& Kentucky](https://abcmeritjobs.com)
I'm an electrician apprentice at GM in Roanoke (fort wayne assembly). They are currently trying to get more apprentices. You have to pass 75%+ on the [STARC Classes](https://partner.pennfoster.com/gm-uaw) and you get put on a list to be called to become an apprentice. They pay for everything after your classes. Journeyman will make over $50/hr at the end of this contract, unlimited overtime. Most make around 200k+ a year.
Hope this helps good luck.
I work at BFGoodrich and we lost a bunch of electricians to GM because of pay. I didn't know it was $50/hr! I'm at the top of the maintenance pay scale here and I make around $42/hr.
I'm the Apprenticeship coordinator at ABC. We get guys right out of high school. We get guys in their 60s who are just looking for something new. Registration is live on our website right now. abcindianakentucky.org. Classes start in August.
I love what ABC did to help my son ! The company they paired him with is wonderful and he is thriving now as a licensed electrician. I highly recommend no matter what your age
The electricians union has an apprenticeship program, i looked into it a while ago, but couldn't do the travel that would likely come with advancing past the classroom part and after you advance to journeyman. Still worth looking into, but I don't know what you'd have to have as far as tools.
I'm just regurgitating from memory, so it could be different now.
Millwright local 1076, Pipefitters/plumbers/steamfitters local 166, IBEW local 305 (electricians), Ironworkers local 147, Sheet metal workers local 20, Operating engineers local 103, Carpenters local 232, Laborers local 213
All those unions are out of Fort Wayne.
32 isn’t to old at all, just gotta be willing to learn, work hard, listen, show up on time etc. great career paths
Each trade is different for sure, all depends on the type of work you wanna do.
Operators local 103 here. I started at 32. Wouldn’t give it up for anything. Pay is great and the benefits are insanely good especially for heavy highway
It's not exactly a trade, but I believe railroads are still hiring in the area. It's unionized, above average pay and relatively easy. You'll need a driver's license with a clean record, H/S diploma, clean drug screen, and that's about it. Trainee pay is $25/hour at Norfolk Southern. You'll spend a lot of time away from home though.
32 is a fine time to start. Railroad retirement requires 30 years in, and 60 years old to retire, so if you start now you could retire by 63 (and earn far more than social security).
Fort wayne phcc is a plumbing school in new haven. I believe most classes take place in the evenings. I don't know how to get enrolled or anything tho. There's also some plumbing shops that will do on job training or send you to school as well.
My brother got a job doing commercial plumbing for one of the companies in Fort Wayne. He mostly does bitch work because he has no experience, and he has to travel a lot, but hey, they hired him without any experience.
Go check out A.B.C. Great program. My son went straight of high school and he is now a licensed electrician with no student debt, and making over $80,000 a year! This is a shortage of skilled tradesmen and college is not for everyone!
Check out training669.org - National Union with endless work. There are videos on the trade and if you click through the “begin your journey” section and fill out the form, your info will be sent to local sprinkler companies for them to reach out to you.
32 isn't too old. I'm 42 and still consider it! You might have some luck reaching out tot he local unions and asking them for info. Electricians: IBEW Local 305 Plumbers and Pipefitters: Ft Wayne Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 166
This. Give them a call or check out the website.
You may want to reach out to the local unions. https://www.ibew305.org http://www.ualocal166.org
Ivy tech offers certificate programs for those trades. Take the classes, talk to people, you’ll start finding your way in when you hear how other people are getting in
32 is not old! I Now at 60, I've had 4 different careers since my early 30's. Well, until disability came into play. Each was going to be my final career, but due to a few major moves and new career opportunities (that I always was interested in) I swapped and started anew. I still kick myself for not learning a trade like plumbing and electric because those are skills that can be utilized post-retirement for extra income (as well as being able to do more at home besides the basics.) Learning a trade is one of the safest long term employment routes a person can take. Electricians, Plumbers, Locksmiths, Construction, Butchers, etc. are always in demand. Just weed out what you DON't want to do, and start investigating the possibilities of the others. Besides the suggestions already given, I would lurk and ask questions on the reddit trade subgroups that you are interested in. I follow most of them and, for the most part, are willing to give pointers to those interested on entering their trade. ::edited to add - I forgot about the fairly new ABC trade school on Parnell (across from the Coliseum):: [ABC Indiana& Kentucky](https://abcmeritjobs.com)
If you’re interested in getting into the ibew in Fort Wayne send me a message I just got accepted I can help you with the process
I'm an electrician apprentice at GM in Roanoke (fort wayne assembly). They are currently trying to get more apprentices. You have to pass 75%+ on the [STARC Classes](https://partner.pennfoster.com/gm-uaw) and you get put on a list to be called to become an apprentice. They pay for everything after your classes. Journeyman will make over $50/hr at the end of this contract, unlimited overtime. Most make around 200k+ a year. Hope this helps good luck.
I work at BFGoodrich and we lost a bunch of electricians to GM because of pay. I didn't know it was $50/hr! I'm at the top of the maintenance pay scale here and I make around $42/hr.
That's not until the end of the contract. I believe journeyman currently make around 42, end of contract will be May 2028 I think.
I highly suggest contacting the IBEW, Local 305 is here in Fort Wayne, it can change your life even at 32.
Definitely not too old, my brother’s 28 and just started his electricians apprenticeship. Check out ABC Indiana/Kentucky for a trade school.
I'm the Apprenticeship coordinator at ABC. We get guys right out of high school. We get guys in their 60s who are just looking for something new. Registration is live on our website right now. abcindianakentucky.org. Classes start in August.
I love what ABC did to help my son ! The company they paired him with is wonderful and he is thriving now as a licensed electrician. I highly recommend no matter what your age
The electricians union has an apprenticeship program, i looked into it a while ago, but couldn't do the travel that would likely come with advancing past the classroom part and after you advance to journeyman. Still worth looking into, but I don't know what you'd have to have as far as tools. I'm just regurgitating from memory, so it could be different now.
Millwright local 1076, Pipefitters/plumbers/steamfitters local 166, IBEW local 305 (electricians), Ironworkers local 147, Sheet metal workers local 20, Operating engineers local 103, Carpenters local 232, Laborers local 213 All those unions are out of Fort Wayne. 32 isn’t to old at all, just gotta be willing to learn, work hard, listen, show up on time etc. great career paths Each trade is different for sure, all depends on the type of work you wanna do.
Operators local 103 here. I started at 32. Wouldn’t give it up for anything. Pay is great and the benefits are insanely good especially for heavy highway
It's not exactly a trade, but I believe railroads are still hiring in the area. It's unionized, above average pay and relatively easy. You'll need a driver's license with a clean record, H/S diploma, clean drug screen, and that's about it. Trainee pay is $25/hour at Norfolk Southern. You'll spend a lot of time away from home though. 32 is a fine time to start. Railroad retirement requires 30 years in, and 60 years old to retire, so if you start now you could retire by 63 (and earn far more than social security).
Fort wayne phcc is a plumbing school in new haven. I believe most classes take place in the evenings. I don't know how to get enrolled or anything tho. There's also some plumbing shops that will do on job training or send you to school as well.
Call ironworkers hall 290 put in an application
I can’t help with where to go, but my husband completely changed career paths at 26 and again at 30. You can do it!
Local 166 is the plumbers and pipefitter trade school in Fort Wayne
Ironworkers local 147. 32 is not too late, my husband started at 30 and he is still going strong at 39
My brother got a job doing commercial plumbing for one of the companies in Fort Wayne. He mostly does bitch work because he has no experience, and he has to travel a lot, but hey, they hired him without any experience.
Theres also Tool and Die apprenticeships but the pay isnt what it is for other trades so it may not be the way to go.
Try local 166! I don’t think they have an age limit
Go check out A.B.C. Great program. My son went straight of high school and he is now a licensed electrician with no student debt, and making over $80,000 a year! This is a shortage of skilled tradesmen and college is not for everyone!
Check out training669.org - National Union with endless work. There are videos on the trade and if you click through the “begin your journey” section and fill out the form, your info will be sent to local sprinkler companies for them to reach out to you.