News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: Local 33 at 585-288-2630

Iron Workers Recruit Apprentices

ROCHESTER, NY (08/17/2007; 1328)(readMedia)-- The Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 33, will conduct recruitment for five apprentices from August 7, 2007 through February 5, 2008, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the local, 154 Humboldt St., Rochester, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the first Tuesday of each month. Applications must be completed on the premises.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school or equivalency diploma – transcript required if accepted for the program.
• Have a New York State driver's license -- apprentices will be required to drive company vehicles on public streets.
• Have reliable transportation to and from job sites and related instruction.
• Sign an affidavit stating they are physically able to do the work of an ironworker, which includes working at heights, on or off ladders, with materials or tools.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 585-288-2630.

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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