[xboxnolifes]

> The skillset can be entirely self taught if you're intelligent enough.

> You can't say the same for trades like plumber, electrician, etc. which still use apprenticeships.

Yes you can, and yet they still have apprenticeships.

[nvarsj]

Sorry, but in no way can you equate an electrical apprenticeship with being self taught. The variety and complete insanity of wiring in different installations requires wide exposure (under an experienced mentor) to be a competent electrician.