Long Island City, NY (August 13, 2018) – Finishing Trades Institute of New York will conduct a recruitment from September 17, 2018 through September 28, 2018 for 50 painter, decorator, and paperhanger apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Applications can be obtained, in person only, from Finishing Trades Institute of New York, 45-15 36^th Street, Long Island City, NY, every business day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., during the recruitment period. The sponsor will be distributing 500 applications beginning Monday, September 17, 2018 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). Proof of high school diploma or equivalent will be required at the time indenture.
• Must be physically able to perform the work of a painter, decorator, paperhanger as determined by site evaluations and personal statement (more information will be provided during 3-day orientation).
• Must sign an affidavit attesting to:
• Lifting and carrying 5-gallon cans.
• Working from ladders, scaffolds, and personal lifts that may exceed 100 feet.
• Must be able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings in English.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Finishing Trades Institute of New York 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.