Apprenticeship.

I’m currently in a groundman position at local 66 located in Houston, Texas. I’m originally from Phoenix, Arizona but came out here due to getting a call but long waits from my home local. I am still on the books at Local 769 so I was debating on whether it’s worth it to stay here in Houston, and join the apprenticeship because I’ve heard it’s a shorter wait time or should I go back home when I get a call and start the apprenticeship there?