News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: Contact sponsor at 716-875-4744

Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices

BUFFALO, NY (07/16/2007; 1502)(readMedia)-- The Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 6, will conduct recruitment from August 6, 2007 through February 4, 2008 for 10 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the Ironworkers Hall, 196 Orchard Park Road, Buffalo, from 9 a.m. to noon, the first Monday of each month. Applications must be completed on the premises or by calling 716-875-4744.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma.
• Be physically able to do the work.
• Have reliable transportation to various job sites.
• Be interviewed by the committee.
• Pay a $5 testing fee.
• Take an alcohol and drug test at the committee’s expense, after acceptance for the program.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home.

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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