Rock Tavern, NY (July 31, 2013) -- The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Local Union #11, will conduct a recruitment from August 8, 2013 through August 7, 2014 for four carpenter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applicants must apply in person at Empire State Carpenters Training Center, 52 Stone Castle Road, Rock Tavern, NY, every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.

Applicants should be prepared to take the Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee Entry Math Test, a math and measurement computation test, at time of application.

Applicants must attest to the qualifications, as listed below, in a signed statement. They must also provide required documents of proof when offered a position to enter the apprenticeship program. Failure to provide the required proofs (Diploma/GED, DD214 (military), motor vehicle picture ID) will result in immediate dismissal from the program.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old (post-offer proof required).
• Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.), and must provide proof, including transcripts and grades, after receiving an offer for employment and prior to indenture.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required of a carpenter, as attested to by a signed affidavit based on the following criteria:
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must have the ability to work on scaffolds at heights, and in confined spaces.
  • Must have the ability to work under conditions of inclement weather:  rain, snow, extreme cold, extreme heat and direct sunlight.
  • Must have the ability to perform constant repetitive motions; climb and work from heights; lift items over a set weight; stand and scoop for prolonged periods of time, etc.
• Must reside in the jurisdiction of the Empire State Carpenters Council, which includes Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Rockland and Sullivan counties.
• Must provide proof of residency.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites across the Hudson Valley and to the Joint Apprentice Committee School.
• Must pass a drug test at the committee’s expense, at time of appointment.
• Must join the union if accepted for the program, and be willing to sign an indenture agreement and comply with the same.
• Must take part in a personal interview conducted by a representative of the training center.
• Must be willing to attend related instruction for four, one-week periods during each of the four years at an Empire State Carpenters Regional Training Facility.
• Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after receiving an offer of employment.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or the Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Local Union #11 at (845) 567-1810.

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.