Roofers Recruit Apprentices

ELMIRA, NY (02/07/2010)(readMedia)-- The Roofers Local 203 Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Elmira Area II, will conduct a recruitment from February 8, 2010 through February 4, 2011 for four apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the Elmira Department of Labor Office, 318 Madison Avenue, Elmira NY 14901 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, and must be completed and mailed to the Roofers JAC office only at 32 West State Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by a trade-specific affidavit signed by the applicant.

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

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or Roofers Local 203 JAC 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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