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In Celebration of Veterans Day 2024

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Meet Three Current WECA Apprentices Who Have Served

David Berber



David Berber, a U.S. Army veteran, is now enrolled in the Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program and works for WECA Member Contractor JTE Electrical, Inc. David's path to becoming an electrician was inspired by his father and brothers.

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Burton Richards



Burton Richards, a U.S. Marine veteran, is now enrolled in the Low Voltage Apprenticeship Program and works for WECA Member Contractor Serban's Background Music, Inc.

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Brent Davidson



Brent Davidson, a U.S. Army veteran, is now enrolled in the Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program and works for WECA Member Contractor Mark III Construction, Inc. Brent discusses how his extensive military experience prepared him to excel in apprenticeship, and also discusses how apprentices can utilize the GI Bill. (While apprenticeship tuition is covered by the apprentice's employing Member Contractor, veterans can use the GI Bill to cover their remaining expenses, such as textbooks.)