News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The Sponsor at 607-732-1237

Electricians Recruit Apprentices

ELMIRA, NY (03/13/2009; 1638)(readMedia)– The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Elmira, Local 139, will conduct recruitment from March 13, 2009 through February 12, 2010 for six electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the local, 508 College Ave., Elmira, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the second Friday of each month during the recruitment period.

The committee requires that applicants:

• Be at least 17 years old at the time of interview – 18 at the time of indenture.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma (GED) – must provide official transcript for high school (or GED) after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must show evidence of successful completion of one year of high school algebra or one post high school algebra course with a passing grade after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must provide results of a physical examination and a drug test at the sponsor’s expense after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience after selection and prior to indenture to receive consideration for such training and/or experience.
• Must qualify for the interview using the electrical trade’s aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institutes for Research.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work sites and classroom training.
• Have a valid driver’s license – proof required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must be a resident of the union’s jurisdiction for at least six months — all of Chemung and Steuben Counties; Townships of Allen, Almond, Alfred, Andover, Birdsall, Burns, Granger, Grove, Hume, Independence, Ward, Wellsville, West Almond, and Willing and that portion of Amity, Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea and Scio east of the Genesee River located in Allegany County; Townships of Dix, Montour, Orange, Reading and Tyrone located in Schuyler County; and Townships of Barton and Nichols located in Tioga County.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at 607-732-1237.

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.