SYRACUSE, NY (07/16/2010)(readMedia)– The Construction and General Laborers’, Local Union #633, will conduct a recruitment from July 21, 2010 through July 20, 2011 for ten (10) skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.
Applications can be obtained at Local Union #633, 7051 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY and 8005 State Rte. 104, Oswego, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon the 3rd Wednesday of each month during the recruitment period. Applications will only be accepted 7051 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY.
The committee requires that applicants:
* Must be at least 18 years old.
* Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.), or five years experience in the trade.
* Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by applicant’s statement.
* Must be willing to submit to a follicle drug test upon acceptance into the apprenticeship program.
* Must be willing to join Local Union # 633.
* Must have a valid driver’s license to operate the sponsor’s work vehicles.
For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or Local Union #633 at 315-343-7661.
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.
