Hauppauge, NY (February 13, 2014) -

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry of Nassau and Suffolk Counties will conduct a recruitment from March 5, 2014 through February 18, 2015 for 40 electrician apprentices, five electrician (house or residential) apprentices, and five electrical maintenance technician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications can be obtained, in person only, at 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  All applications must be received no later than 12:00p.m. on February 18, 2015.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old - proof is required at the time of application.
• Must be a high school graduate or hold a New-York-State-approved high school equivalency diploma - proof is required at the time of application.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required, as determined by a physical exam paid for by the sponsor - before final acceptance.
• Must have taken and passed Elementary Algebra, New York State Math I, or freshman High School Regents Math - proof is required at the time of application.
• Must be a resident of Nassau or Suffolk County for at least 12 months prior to the date of application - proof is required at the time of application.
• Must receive a qualifying score on the NJATC/AIR Aptitude Test administered by the JATC.
• Must be interviewed by the JATC.
• Must submit to and pass a substance abuse test paid for by the JATC - before final acceptance.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work at job sites anywhere within the geographical area (Nassau & Suffolk counties).
• Must attest to the following criteria, as indicated on the application:
  • Able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights.
  • Able to crawl and work in confined spaces, such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces.
  • Able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.

For further information, applicants should contact the nearest New York State Department of Labor office or the JATC for the Electrical Industry of Nassau and Suffolk Counties at (631) 434-3939.

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.

Long Island City, NY (May 08, 2014) -

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers Local Union #1 will conduct a recruitment from June 9, 2014 through June 20, 2014 for 100 plumber apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications must be obtained in person by the applicant at the Local Union #1 Training Center, 37-11 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the recruitment period.  Applications will be available for 10 business days or until 1,000 applications have been issued, whichever comes first. All applicants are required to bring a form of positive proof of identification. Only one application will be issued per person.

All applications must be returned by hand to the Training Center office between Monday, July 28, 2014 and Friday, August 1, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A receipt will be issued to the person who returns the completed application.

Upon return, the application must be fully completed and submitted with a photocopy of a high school diploma and an official sealed transcript from a state-approved public or private high school. The transcript must reflect a minimum of four calendar years of high school work. Scores in both Sequential Math I and Sequential Math II must be at least a 70 or a "C." In lieu of the required math course grades, the Committee will accept a high school diploma and transcript accompanied by a TABE 10 (Test of Adult Basic Education) math test (Complete Battery - Level A) with a "Total Math" score of 10 or higher.

In lieu of a four-year high school diploma, the Committee will accept a photocopy of a high school equivalency (HSE) diploma issued by the Department of Education of the state in which the test was taken, with a transcript confirming a GED exam or TASC exam math score of 550 or higher.

International Academic Credentials must be accompanied by a World Education Services (www.wes.org) course-by-course evaluation report in a sealed envelope.

There is a $25.00 application fee for the apprenticeship program. Applicants must submit a $25.00 money order with the application. No cash or checks will be accepted.  Applicants may request that this fee be waived. Fee waivers will be approved upon showing verifiable proof of financial need.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry into the apprenticeship. Proof of age will be required after selection and prior to indenture (proof may consist of a birth certificate, passport, or driver's license).
• Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.A.
• Must take a New York State Department of Labor aptitude test. There is no testing fee for the aptitude test.
• Must appear for a personal interview, if selected.
• Must provide military transfer or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to indenture.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #1 at (718) 752-9630.

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.

Long Island City, NY (April 30, 2014) -

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for District Council #9 will conduct a recruitment from May 30, 2014 through June 12, 2014 for 50 painter, decorator, and paperhanger apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications can be obtained, in person only, from District Council #9 JAATF, 45-15 36^th Street, Long Island City, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  The sponsor will be distributing 500 applications beginning Friday, May 30 and continuing for a period of 10 business days or until all applications have been exhausted, whichever comes first.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as GED or TASC).
• Must sign an affidavit stating that he/she is physically able to perform the work of a painter, decorator, and paperhanger, which includes:
  • Lifting and carrying a five-gallon bucket.
  • Climbing ladders and scaffolds.
  • Working outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Must attend a three-day orientation.
• Must be able to travel throughout the five boroughs to reach job sites.
• Must have a driver's license. Work may not be accessible by public transportation (e.g. Westchester & Long Island).
• Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or District Council #9 at (718) 937-7440.

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.

New York City, NY (March 17, 2014) -

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Construction and General Building Laborers, Local Union #79, will conduct a limited recruitment from April 17, 2014 through April 30, 2014 for 100 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

The recruitment for Local Union #79 will be offered online from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., every business day, during the recruitment period.  The recruitment will be offered for 10 business days or until 1,000 applicants are reached, whichever comes first.  Applicants who do not have Internet access may visit their local library or call 311 and ask for the nearest New York State Career Center.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the program.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED).
• Must attest to being physically capable of performing the work of a skilled construction craft laborer.
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screening, at the applicant's expense, after acceptance into the program.
• Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to indenture.

Application Instructions:

• Go to http://www.mttf.org/
• Follow the links for Local Union #79.
• You will see directions on how to apply.
• Fill out the required fields.
• Applicants may only apply once during the 10-day recruitment.
• If you anticipate moving within the next 12 months, please enter both your current address and future address (or a family member's address that is consistent). Letters will be mailed to both addresses at the same time.
• Click "Submit."
• You will receive an e-mail that says, "Thank you for applying."
• Wait for a letter requesting that you schedule an interview (this could take up to 18 months, depending on economic conditions).
• Everyone that successfully applies will be mailed an invitation for an interview.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #79 at (718) 383-6863.

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.

Astoria, NY (February 13, 2014) -

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #40 & #361, will conduct a recruitment from March 20, 2014 through May 22, 2014  for 100 ironworker (outside) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications will be available at Local Union #40 & #361, 35-23 36th Street, Astoria, NY from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Thursday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  All applications must be picked up in person.  A $25.00 testing fee will be required at the time of pick up (money order only - payable to Ironworkers Local 40 & 361). Please note, you may request that this fee be waived. Fee waivers will be approved upon showing verifiable proof of financial need.

At the time of pick up, applicants must also provide valid photo identification, proof of age, and proof of high school diploma or equivalent. Failure to appear at any test will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the filing fee.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old. Proof will be required at the time of application.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Proof will be required at the time of application.
• Must take and pass the Ironworkers' written aptitude test.
• Must submit to a drug test at the expense of the sponsor.
• Must be physically able to perform the work of an ironworker.
• Must take and pass a physical task test, which includes:
  • Climbing up and down a 35-foot column.
  • Standing on a platform 14 feet in the air and pulling a 75-pound bucket up and down twice.
  • Raising and lowering 2,000 pounds of steel 40 inches into the air with a chain fall in less than one minute and thirty seconds.
  • Holding a 35-pound impact wrench at 14 different bolt locations for seven seconds each.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #40 & #361 at (718) 433-4195.

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.