Flushing, NY (June 24, 2014) - The Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry, Local Union #3, will conduct a recruitment from July 21, 2014 through August 1, 2014 for 300 electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications can be obtained by sending a request, via Registered Mail, addressed to: Joint Apprentice Committee, P.O. Box 560249, College Point, NY 11365-0249.  The request letters will be accepted for 10 business days or until 2,000 registered letters have been received, whichever comes first.  Registered letters requesting an application must not be postmarked earlier than July 21, 2014.  Letters sent by Certified Mail will not be accepted.  All registered letters postmarked July 21, 2014 will be honored with an application even if the number of letters received exceeds the 2,000 limit. 

Please do not mail any documents or money with your registered letter.  If you receive an application, there is a non-refundable application fee of $25.  Please note, you may request that this fee be waived.  Fee waivers will be approved upon showing verifiable proof of financial need.  All applications must be postmarked no later than October 1, 2014. 

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have successfully completed one year of algebra or high school Regents math.  An official transcript will be required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must pass a physical exam, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture. 
• Must be a resident, for at least two years, of the greater NY metropolitan area (within a 60 mile radius of Columbus Circle in New York City).
• Must pass the NJATC aptitude test.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #3 at (718) 591-2000.

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.