Roofers Recruit Apprentices

• by New York State Department of Labor

BINGHAMTON, NY (02/07/2010)(readMedia)-- The Roofers Local 203 Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Binghamton Area I, will conduct recruitment from February 8, 2010 through February 4, 2011 for two roofer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the Roofers Local 203 JAC office at 32 West State Street, Binghamton NY from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work sites and related instruction classes.

• Must sign a trade-specific affidavit stating they are physically able to do the work.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or may contact the Local # 203 at 607-722-4073.

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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