I can see why journeymen are not flocking down here to work. It would be hard to find a $20/hr job if you were the big boss. I do think some young guys might like spending the winter here for the $10-15 they pay. It would certainly be a crash course apprenticeship. If you are halfway good you could be the crew chief in a week or two. Anyone who shows up with a rusty pair of Kliens, a screwdriver and a mouthfull of wirenuts can be an electrician.