News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 860-569-8368.

Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices

ORCHARD PARK, NY (01/06/2009)(readMedia)-- The Boilermakers Northeastern Joint Apprenticeship Committee, will conduct recruitment from January 8 through December 3, 2009 for 35 boilermaker (construction) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the local, 5745 Big Tree Road (Route 20A), Orchard Park, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the first Thursday of each month, excluding holidays, during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old - proof of age required when a bona fide offer of employment is presented or at the time of indenture.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma - proof required when a bona fide offer of employment is presented or at the time of indenture.
• Be physically able to do the work as determined by a verbal declaration and take an alcohol and drug test within 48 hours of signing an apprenticeship agreement.
• Have reliable transportation to remote work sites and related instruction.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the sponsor at 860-569-8368.

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. 010

1/6/09