Chucky,
Your profile does not say where you are, I can probably assist with that GROL thing, but rather than trying to post 200 names gimme a specific location.
Some good answers here. I went through the IBEW apprenticeship, but where I did, you were guaranteed 4 years work when accepted, sorry to hear of your negative experience.
That said, I've been an instructor for the VA apprenticeship council for 19 years. It's a good possibility your State has one. Who regulates your licensure? They probably will also administer your apprentice programs, it may take a few calls to run them down, start with your local building inspectors.
Good luck.
