News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The local at 718-433-4195.

Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices

ASTORIA, NY (04/14/2008; 1548)(readMedia)-- The Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Locals 40 and 361, will open recruitment on April 17 for 100 structural ironworker (outside) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications can be obtained in person only at the locals' headquarters, 35-23 36th St., Astoria, from noon to 6 p.m., from April 17 through May 29, 2008.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have photo identification.
• Have at least a tenth grade education.
• Pay a $25 testing fee by money order only, on the day of application.
• Pass a written examination.
• Take a physical task test.
• Take a drug test -- if accepted for the program.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 718-433-4195.

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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