Laborers Recruit Apprentices

ROCHESTER, NY (03/31/2009)(readMedia)-- The Rochester Laborers' Joint Apprenticeship Committee Local 435, will conduct recruitment from April 2, 2009 through May 7, 2009 for twenty skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at Local #435, 20-22 Fourth St., Rochester, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the first Thursday of each month during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma - should be available for submission upon acceptance into the program.
• Be physically able to perform the work required and in good health as determined by a signed affidavit by the applicant.
• Must submit to and pass a non DOT drug test.
• Must be able to consistently lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in the United States legally.
• Must have dependable transportation to be able to get to and from work and school.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 585-546-8460.

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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APR No. 047

3/31/09