This probably doesn't help your situation but our state board requires a registration for apprenticeship that has to be paid yearly about 5 dollars and signed by the Master of the apprentice so it is known by the board that the apprentice has been registerede four 4 years which equals out to 8000 hrs. But also I have to supply a letter of reference that states what the apprentice can do and how long in hours that he or she has workrd. But I suggest Trumpy call this boss up and talk with him explain the situation to him then have the apprentice call also. As an apprentice myself I partied hard always having my rule never drink on job or at lunch and come back to work would come to work with a hangover but never drunk, so this apprentice could be me. How many years had he worked for 8500 hrs. if less than four and a half years shows he wants his license so bring it up to your old boss. Also I haven't had a drink in 23 years and that has helped me out tremendously.
