Rochester, NY (December 11, 2014) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Roofers Local Union #22 will conduct a recruitment from January 12, 2015 through January 11, 2016 for 40 roofer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications must be obtained and submitted at Local Union #22, 280 Metro Park, Rochester, NY, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. every Monday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.   

The committee requires that applicants:

·         Must be at least 18 years old.

·         Must have a minimum of a 10^th grade education with a passing grade in basic math.  Proof is required after selection and prior to indenture.

·         Must attest to being physically capable of performing the work of a roofer.

·         Must attest that he/she resided within the jurisdiction of Local Union #22 for one year or more.  This includes the counties of Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Yates.

·         Must have reliable transportation to and from work sites and related instruction.

·         Must be a U.S. citizen or be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #22 at (585) 235-3098.

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.