Long
Island City, NY (March 17, 2008) - The Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Joint
Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 7, will conduct
recruitment on March 21 through October, 11, 2008 State Labor
Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. A total of six
applicants will be accepted for the following trades: tile, marble and
terrazzo apprentice; marble carver, cutter and setter; and terrazzo
setter. Applications will be available in person only at the
International Masonry Institute, 12-07 44th Ave., Long Island City, New
York, on March 21 and July 11, 2008. Applications may be obtained at
3281 Route 206S, Bordentown, New Jersey on March 28 and July 18, 2008.
Applicants will be admitted from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
The committee requires that applicants:
* Be at least 18 years old.
* Have a high school diploma.
* Have reliable transportation.
* Be physically able to do the work without threatening their health or safety or the health or safety of others.
For
further information, applicants should contact the New York State
Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the local at
718-706--7229.
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.
Asbestos Removers and Bricklayers are also still accepting applications.
Word has it the Painters DC9 and Ironworkers580 will be having applicants soon.
The New York apprenticeships are booming, while not only in the city, check out the NYS Dept. Of Labor site for other applications being taken
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