Carpenters Recruit Apprentices

ROCHESTER, NY (02/15/2010)(readMedia)-- The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship, Region #4 (Rochester), will conduct a recruitment from February 16, 2010 through January 18, 2011 for thirty carpenter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the Empire State Carpenters, Region #4, 21 Jet View Drive, Rochester, NY, on the third Tuesday of each month, except legal holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 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 list for recruitment will be used for commercial, heavy highway, and residential carpentry.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old. Proof must be available at the time of employment and signed statement submitted at the time of application.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent by the State Education Department to be presented at time of employment or indenturement and signed statement submitted at the time of application.

• Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by applicant personal signed statement submitted at the time of application.

• Must be able to perform the sometimes heavy work or working on heights required in the construction industry.

• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from work and school and signed statement submitted at the time of application.

• Must pass a drug test at the time of employment provided by JATC.

• Must take the UBC Qualifying Math Test. Score to be part of evaluation.

• Must reside in jurisdiction of Local #85 which includes counties of Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, and Ontario (except townships of Phelps, Seneca and Geneva) and the townships of Portage, Castile, Perry, Warsaw, Gainsville and Pike of Wyoming County.

• Must participate in an interview.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or may contact the Empire State Carpenters, Region #4 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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