News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The company at 845-471-4810.

Rondout Electric Recruits Apprentices

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (10/16/2007; 1052)(readMedia)-- Rondout Electric, Inc., will conduct apprentice recruitment from October 30, 2007 through October 28, 2008 for four electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the company, 33 Arlington Ave., Poughkeepsie, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Tuesday during the recruitment period.

The company requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma.
• Have a valid driver's license -- apprentices may be required to drive company vehicles.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the company at 845-471-4810.

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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