Albany, NY (April 27, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from April 30, 2018 through April 26, 2019 for 15 carpenter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Please note that the openings listed for apprentices represent the total number for three recruitment regions – The Capital District, Mohawk Valley, and North Country regions. This program’s jurisdiction includes the counties of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.

Applications can be obtained in person from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, at the following locations:

• Albany –
• Northeast Carpenter Apprenticeship Training Center, 16 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12203
• Local Union # 291 Office, 1284 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205
• Plattsburgh – Local Union # 291 Office, 23 Elm Street, Suite 300, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
• Binghamton – Local# 277 Office, 23 Market Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
• Horseheads – Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters, 181 Industrial Park Road, Horseheads, NY 14845
• Syracuse – Local Union #277 Office, 3247 Vickery Road, Syracuse, NY 13212

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old. A signed statement must be submitted at the time of application. Proof will be required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). A signed statement must be submitted at the time of application.  Proof will be required at time of application.
• Must attest in writing that they are physically able to perform the work of a carpenter, which may include:
• Working on scaffolds.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Working under conditions of inclement weather, such as rain, snow, cold, heat, and direct sunlight.
• Performing constant repetitive motions.
• Climbing and working from heights.
• Lifting items -minimum of 50 lbs.
• Standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture. If applicant tests positive, he/she cannot reapply for one year.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and related instruction classes. 
• Must be willing to attend related instruction as required.
• Must reside within the jurisdiction, which includes the counties of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.
• Must participate in an interview, if selected.
• Must be prepared to take a math test on the same day as interview. If an applicant should not pass the math test, this does not disqualify him/her from consideration.
• Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to indenture.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Northeast Carpenters at (518) 438-0901.

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.