Flushing, NY (August 8, 2023) – The Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry, Local Union #3, will conduct a recruitment from October 16, 2023 through October 27, 2023 for 300 electrician apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Applications can be obtained by sending a request, only via Registered Mail, addressed to: Joint Apprentice Committee, P.O. Box 560249, College Point, NY 11356-0249. The request letters will be accepted for 10 business days or until 2,000 registered letters have been received, whichever comes first. Registered letters requesting an application must not be postmarked earlier than October 16, 2023. Letters sent by Certified Mail will not be accepted. All registered letters postmarked October 16, 2023 will be honored with an application even if the number of letters received exceeds the 2,000 limit.

Please do not mail any documents or money with your registered letter. If you receive an application, there is a non-refundable application fee of $25. Note: You may request that this fee be waived. Fee waivers will be approved upon showing verifiable proof of financial need. All applications must be postmarked no later than October 27, 2023.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have one year of High School level algebra or the equivalent. An official transcript will be required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must pass a physical exam as determined by a physician selected and paid by JAC, after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must be a resident, for at least two years, of the greater NY metropolitan area (within a 60-mile radius of Columbus Circle in New York City).
• Must obtain a qualifying score of ‘3’ or above on the NJATC/AIR aptitude test.

For further information, applicants should contact Local Union #3 at (718) 591-1383. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: dol.ny.gov/career-centers).

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.