Thanks for all the responses! Very helpful info.
Radar, you mention that there are plenty of non-union contractors in your area that would be in need of decent - though not necessarily skilled (yet) - help. Is there a particular site on the web, or some other publication, through which these contractors advertise their need for that work? Or do I just have to rifle through all the local classifieds and cold-call contractors myself?
While I'm apprenticeship-less in NYC it would be nice if I could find some of that work to get my feet wet...
