Rochester, NY (February 21, 2014) - The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Rochester) will conduct a recruitment from March 3, 2014 through February 27, 2015 for five painter, decorator, and paperhanger apprentices, two drywall taper apprentices, and five glazier apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications can be obtained from 244 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  Applications will only be accepted at open recruitment, which takes place at this location on the first Wednesday of each month, excluding legal holidays, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must attest in writing that he/she is physically capable of performing the work of the trade, which may include:
  • Climbing and working from ladders, scaffolds, poles, and towers.
  • Crawling and working in confined spaces.
  • Lifting and carrying 50 to 100 pounds.
  • Walking fast on level surfaces.
• May be required to have a physical exam, including drug screening, after selection and prior to indenture.  Costs for medical exams are at the expense of the sponsor.
• Must be legally able to work in the United States.
• Must have unlimited and unrestricted access to reliable transportation to and from various job sites and related instruction.  Job sites are throughout New York. Related instruction will be in Geneva, NY once a week.
• Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license.
• 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 The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central NY at (716) 565-0112.

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.