Empire State Carpenters recruit Apprentices-Rochester

News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 585-436-1110.


Carpenters Recruit Apprentices

ROCHESTER, NY (02/18/2009; 1207)(readMedia)-- The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Region 4 (Rochester), will conduct recruitment for 30 carpenter apprentices from February 17, 2009 through January, 19, 2010, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the local, 21 Jet View Drive, Rochester, from 9 a.m. to noon, the third Tuesday of every month except holidays during the recruitment period. Applications can be filled out during times stated, only at JATC office. No applications will be accepted through the mail.

The committee requires that applicants:

Be at least 18 years old - proof must be available at the time of employment by a signed statement submitted at the time of application.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent by the State Education Department to be presented at the time of employment or indenture - proof must submitted at the time of application by a signed statement.
Have a reliable means of transportation to and from work and school - proof must submitted at the time of application by a signed statement.
By physically able to perform the work of a carpenter as required and determined by applicant personal statement.
Costs for medical examination, if required, are at the expense of the sponsor.
Pass a drug test provided by JATC given at the time of employment at the cost of the Apprenticeship Committee.
Pass a UBC qualifying math test and measurement computation test.
The list for recruitment will be used for commercial, heavy highway and residential carpentry.
Live within the geographical jurisdiction of Local 85 which includes counties of Monroe, Wayne, Livingston and Ontario (except for the townships of Phelps, Seneca and Geneva) and the townships of Portage, Castile, Perry, Warsaw, Gainsville and Pike of Wyoming County.
Each eligible applicant will have to participate in an interview.
For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the sponsor at 585-436-1110.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

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