From Apprentice to Leader: Andy's Story
Andy Van Voorst's journey with Interstates began in 1998 when he joined as an apprentice, looking for a fresh start and a new direction. After attending a two-year tech school for computer programming and realizing it wasn’t the right fit, he decided to try something different. With no electrical experience but a willingness to learn, Andy stepped into a hands-on role that would ultimately shape his career.
Over the past 24 years, Andy has grown from apprentice to superintendent, building his knowledge one day at a time. He credits Interstates’ strong training program, supportive team members, and family-oriented culture for helping him develop both personally and professionally. What kept him here wasn’t just the opportunity to learn the trade, but the chance to keep learning, grow alongside great people, and tackle something new on every project.
Andy’s story is a reminder that success doesn’t always follow a traditional classroom path. With hard work, curiosity, and the right support system, a long-term and meaningful career can begin in unexpected places. If you’re considering an apprenticeship or looking for a company where growth is possible at every stage, explore careers at Interstates and see where your journey could lead!
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My name's Andy Vost and I'm superintendent for Interstates.
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I started as apprentice with Interstates back in 1998. Uh,
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came to Interstates just looking for a job. Uh, went to,
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uh, two year tech school for computer programming.
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Decided it wasn't for me, so I came, uh,
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found interstates and, uh,
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ended up hiring on with them. I wanted to try something different.
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Uh, starting out. I didn't know anything about electrical at all.
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Um, it looked intriguing just to learn something new. Uh,
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today I've been with Interstates for 24 years, going on 25 next year.
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Um, stuck with interstates because just the family atmosphere.
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It's great people to work with. Um,
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learn something new every day. There's something different every day.
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You're not do stuck doing the same thing. Uh,
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if you're considering being a apprentice with a great
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company, interstates is where he should go. Um,
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we have a great training program.