News from New York State Department of Labor

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Roofers Recruit Apprentices

ALBANY, NY (02/14/2008; 1001)(readMedia)-- The Roofers Local 203 Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Binghamton Area II, will conduct recruitment from February 11, 2008 through February 6, 2009 for four apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications will be available at the local, 32 W. State St., Binghamton, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have transportation to and from work sites and related instruction classes.
• 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 607-722-4073.

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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