Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York Recruit Various Apprentices

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (02/22/2010)(readMedia)-- The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Oswego) will conduct recruitment from February 23, 2010 through January 25, 2011 for four painter, decorator, paperhanger apprentices and two drywall taper apprentices Acting State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

Applications may be obtained from:

• IUPAT, District Council #4, 585 Aero Drive, Cheektowaga, NY, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays, but applications will only be accepted the 1st Tuesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. after the recruitment begins.

• 28 West Bridge St., Oswego, NY – applications may be obtained and accepted from the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Open Recruitment at this location on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

• Applications may also be obtained from their local Department of Labor office. Applications will only be accepted at the open recruitments listed above.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 17 years old.

• Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D).

• Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by applicant written attestation. Physical examination, including drug screening, may be required at time of indenture. Costs for medical exam, if required, are at the expense of the sponsor.

• Must be legally able to work in the United States.

• Must meet the physical demands of the job, which requires work above ground level. Some work may be 35 feet or higher above ground level.

• Must possess a valid driver's license in order to operate company vehicles on public highways.

• Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites throughout central New York and related instruction in Geneva at one-week intervals.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or may contact the Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Oswego) at 716-565-0112.

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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02/22/10