North Tonawanda, NY (May 9, 2014) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Cement Masons Local Union #111 will conduct a recruitment from June 5, 2014 through October 16, 2014 for 3-5 cement mason apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications must be completed on site at the Local Union #111 office, 165 Division Street, North Tonawanda, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the following Thursdays during the recruitment period: June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, August 7, August 21, September 4, September 18, October 2, and October 16.  

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED).
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license (may be required to operate company-owned vehicles).
• Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and related instruction classes.
• Must live within the jurisdiction of Local Union #111, which includes Erie and Niagara counties.
• Must provide military transfer or discharge form DD-214, if applicable.

Applicants may be required to pass a substance abuse test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture.  For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #111 at (716) 695-1494.

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.