Ithaca, NY (July 15, 2013) - The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Ithaca, Local Union #241, will conduct a recruitment from July 22, 2013 through July 25, 2014 for six electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Please note that the six openings listed for electrician apprentices represent the total number for all regions – Southern Tier, Central, and Finger Lakes regions.

Applications can be obtained at Local Union #241, 701 West State Street, Ithaca, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) with one year of Elementary Algebra or Math I - must present academic transcript after acceptance into the program.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required, as determined by a physical exam, including a drug/alcohol screening, after acceptance into the program.  Costs for medical examination are at the expense of the sponsor.
• Must qualify for the interview using the electrical trade’s aptitude test, developed and validated by the American Institute for Research.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles, or towers of various lengths and heights.
• Must reside within the jurisdiction of Local Union #241 for one year prior to recruitment, or must have worked in the jurisdiction for one year.  The jurisdiction includes:
  • All of Tompkins County except Groton Township
  • Genoa Township in Cayuga County
  • Catherine, Cayuta, and Hector townships in Schuyler County
  • Covert and Lodi townships in Seneca County
  • Candor and Spencer townships in Tioga County.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites within the union’s geographical area.
• Must be willing and able to attend all related classroom training, as required.
• Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #241 at 607-272-2809.

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.