New York, NY (November 10, 2010) - The New York City District Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Committee will conduct a recruitment from November 15, 2010 through November 30, 2010 for 20 openings for each of these trades: linoleum, resilient, tile and carpet layer; carpenter (pile driver/dockbuilder); cabinetmaker; and millwright apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

To obtain an application, individuals must complete an apprenticeship application lottery card with their name and address. Apprenticeship application lottery cards will be available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the New York City District Council of Carpenters JATC - Labor Technical College at 395 Hudson Street, New York, NY, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.

Two hundred (200) application cards will be available for each of the four trades listed above.

Applicants will be notified by mail if their apprenticeship application lottery card is selected. These individuals will be required to attend a one-hour orientation where they will be provided with an apprenticeship application form and be scheduled for an interview.

Completed applications may be filed at 395 Hudson Street, 2nd floor, New York, NY, on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. no more than ten (10) business days after receiving the application.

Special Instructions: All applications must be returned inperson only. Proof of age, education and Social Security Card must be presented upon indenture.

The Committee requires that applican

* Must be at least 17 years old.
* Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.).
* Must be physically able to do the work as determined by physical examination paid for by the JATC within thirty (30) days of entrance into the apprenticeship program.
* Must report to a collection site designated by the Organization for a substance abuse screening within forty-eight (48) hours after a conditional offer has been extended for admission into the Apprenticeship program.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or may contact the JATC at 212-727-2224.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.

Apprentice Application Information

The New York City District Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Committee will conduct a recruitment from November 15, 2010 through November 30, 2010 for 20 openings for each of these trades:  linoleum, resilient, tile and carpet layer; carpenter (pile driver/dockbuilder); cabinetmaker; and millwright apprentices.

Completed applications may be filed at 395 Hudson Street, 2^nd floor, New York, NY, on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. no more than ten (10) business days after receiving the application.

Special Instructions: All applications must be returned in person only. Proof of age, education and Social Security Card must be presented upon indenture.
 
At the conclusion of the application period, under the supervision of the New York State Department of Labor, applications will be drawn from the locked box for participation in a one-hour orientation.  Applicants will be notified by mail when they are scheduled for an orientation.

A maximum of two (200) hundred application cards will be available for each trade.   Applicants will receive trade information and apprenticeship application requirements and procedures before they complete an application card.

Applications that were not drawn will remain in the locked box for the next scheduled apprenticeship application drawing.  This process will continue until the desired number of apprenticeship positions are obtained or until all apprenticeship cards are exhausted.

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