Rochester, NY (May 6, 2018) - The Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund (Rochester), will conduct a recruitment from June 6, 2018 through June 5, 2019 for 50 carpenter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Applications may be obtained at the following locations on Mondays thru Fridays, excluding legal holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., during the recruitment period. All applications will be accepted only in person no later than June 4, 2019 from Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• Rochester Training Center/LU 276, 21 Jetview Drive, Rochester NY 14624
• NYS Department of Labor- One Stop 175 North Union St-Suite 4, Olean, NY
• Construction Industry Employers Association, 2660 William Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
• Local 276, 1159 Maryvale Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
• Local 277, 23 Market Street Binghamton, NY 13905
• Local 277, 181 Industrial Park Rd, Horseheads, NY 14845
• NYS Department of Labor-Cayuga Works Career Center, 199 Franklin St, Auburn, NY 13021
• The Working Solution-One Stop, 207 Genesee St, Suite 202, Utica, NY
• NYS Department of Labor One Stop-The Work Place, 1000 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY 13601
• NYS Department of Labor, 35 Glen Street, Massena, NY 13662
• Local 277, 3247 Vickery Rd, Syracuse, NY 13213

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old. A signed statement must be submitted at time of application. Proof will be required at the time of employment.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A signed statement must be submitted at the time of application. Proof will be required at the time of application.
• Must sign a statement indicating that they are physically able to perform the work of a carpenter, which includes:
  • Lifting items weighing over 50 lbs.
  • Climbing and working from heights.
  • Working off of scaffolding at various heights.
  • Working in confined spaces.
  • Working under conditions of inclement weather; rain, snow, cold, heat, direct sunlight.
  • Performing constant repetitive motions.
  • Standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and related instruction. A signed statement attesting to this must be submitted at time of application.
• 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 be willing and able to attend related instruction as required.
• Must be prepared to take a math test at the time of interview. if an applicant should not pass the entrance test, this does not qualify him/her from consideration.
• Must be willing to travel to various locations within the geographical jurisdiction (see below for list of counties)
• Must live within the geographical jurisdiction, which includes Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Monroe, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tompkins, Yates, Seneca, Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Broome, Delaware, Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Oneida, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence.
• Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to indenture.
• Each eligible applicant must participate in an interview.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or the Empire State Carpenters at (585) 436-1110.

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.