News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The local at 718-706-7229.

Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Workers Recruit Apprentices

ALBANY, NY (03/18/2008; 1359)(readMedia)-- The Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 7, will conduct recruitment on March 21 through October, 11, 2008 State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. A total of six applicants will be accepted for the following trades: tile, marble and terrazzo apprentice; marble carver, cutter and setter; and terrazzo setter.

Applications will be available in person only at the International Masonry Institute, 12-07 44th Ave., Long Island City, New York, on March 21 and July 11, 2008. Applications may be obtained at 3281 Route 206S, Bordentown, New Jersey on March 28 and July 18, 2008. Applicants will be admitted from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

The committee requires that applicants: Be at least 18 years old. Have a high school diploma. Have reliable transportation. Be physically able to do the work without threatening their health or safety or the health or safety of others.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 718-706-7229.

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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