News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The local at 914-737-2166.

Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices

PEEKSKILL, NY (04/15/2008; 0950)(readMedia)-- The Plumbers and Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster Counties, Local 21, will conduct recruitment from April 14 through April 30 for 6 plumber/steamfitter and 20 refrigeration/air conditioning mechanic apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available in person only at the local, 1024 McKinley St., Peekskill, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Completed applications must be returned in person by 3:30 p.m., no later than the second Thursday after receipt.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma.
• Live in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess or Ulster County.
• Pay a non-refundable $10 application fee by cash or money order; fee may be waived if the applicant can prove that it presents an economic hardship.
• Sign an affidavit stating they are physically able to do the work.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 914-737-2166.

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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