Poughkeepsie, NY (August 02, 2013) -

The International Union of Elevator Constructors Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Local Union #138, will conduct a recruitment from September 23, 2013 through October 4, 2013 for three elevator/escalator constructor and modernizer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the Local #138 Union Hall, 25 Market Street, Suite 401, Poughkeepsie, NY, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the recruitment period.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a high school graduate or have a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Must score a minimum of 70 out of 100 on the Elevator Industry Aptitude Test. The score is part of the evaluation. A $25.00 testing fee is required on the day the test is administered. Payment must be made by postal money order or bank certified check only. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Please note: You may request that this fee be waived. Fee waivers will be approved upon showing verifiable proof of financial need.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required, as determined by a post-offer physical exam administered by a physician and paid for by the signatory contractor.
• Must state that he/she is capable of performing the physical requirements of the trade, which include lifting up to 100 lbs., climbing, and working from heights.
• Must pass a post-offer drug test administered by a laboratory, at the expense of the signatory contractor.
• Must be a resident of the Local #138's jurisdiction:
  • Counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, and Ulster.
  • In Rockland County the town of Stoney Point.
  • In Westchester County, the towns of Bedford, Cortland, Lewisboro, Mt. Kimco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers, and Yorktown.
  • In Columbia County, the towns of Ancram, Clermont, Copake, Gallatin, Germantown, Livingston, and Taghkanic.
  • In Greene County, the towns of Ashland, Catskill, Halcott, Hunter, Jewett, Lexington, Rattsville, Windham.
  • In Delaware County, the towns of Andes, Bovina, Colchester, Davenport, Delhi, Harpersfield, Hemdon, Kortright, Meredith, Middletown, Roxbury, Hancock, and Stamford.
• Must be responsible for transportation to and from different jobsites, and to and from classroom training facility.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #138 at (845) 471-6181.

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 (July 31, 2013) -

The Construction and General Building Laborers, Local Union #79, will conduct a recruitment from September 4, 2013 through September 17, 2013 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 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, during the recruitment period.  The recruitment will be offered for 10 business days or until 1,000 applicants are reached.  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 General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D).
• 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 apprentice's expense, after acceptance into the program.
• Must provide military transfer or discharge form DD-214, if applicable.

Application Instructions:

• Go to http://www.mttf.org/ (Do not add any information outside of fields. The applicant must type the full address, including the WWW).
• Follow the links for Apprenticeship > Local 79.
• Fill out the required fields.
• The applicant will then wait for a letter requesting that he/she come in to the union to schedule an interview (this could take up to a year, depending on economic conditions).
• Please notify the US Postal Service if your address changes.

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.