Jonathan Mason got up most weekday mornings this summer and helped to make homeowners’ dreams come true. As a first year apprentice at J.G.W. Electric in Waterloo he has learned the basics of wiring a house for electricity. His good work ethic and willingness to learn has made him a valued employee to John Watson, the owner of J.G.W. Electric.

 

“Getting an apprenticeship isn’t easy. An apprentice has to have an open mind, a good work ethic and a willingness to learn,” says Mason. His co-op courses in high school gave him some experience in residential electricity. Jonathan is confident that the electrical industry will always be thriving and he looks forward to becoming a journeyperson in a few years.

 

Watson agrees, the industry is always changing and everyone is always going to need it. He started as an apprentice and learned everything he needed to know about electrical work before starting his own company 11 years ago. Watson enjoys the independence of being a small business owner. He has developed his leadership and management skills along the way and uses them to select his apprentices.

“I was quite pleased to secure Jonathan, a client of apprenticesearch.com. The website is great! It is free and has a lot of interested candidates. I received 125 resumes and had to narrow it down to 2 – that was tough,” says Watson. He hires apprentices that he can train to his methods and high standards. He looks for apprentices with skills, experience and attitude. The biggest impression is attitude. Watson made a solid match by hiring Mason.