Will and Billy,
Thank you for your responses and recommendations. I was unaware that I needed to be working under a journeyworker before applying.
I am already planning on taking a workshop in the area as a first step. Hopefully I can get to know some of the guys in the industry and get my foot in the door. Living in MN is probably going to make it a little more difficult than if I was in the NE, but I'll keep looking for opportunities.
Kyle