The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the High Rise Concrete Carpenters of New York City will conduct a recruitment drive from April 12 through November 8, 2023 for 100 Carpenter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced on Monday, March 13.

 

According to the department, applicants must attend an in-person information session at NYC District Council of Carpenters Training Center (NYC DCC Training Center) located at 395 Hudson Street (Clarkson Street entrance) in Manhattan. Information sessions will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for all trades during the recruitment period. There is no admittance after 9 a.m. Off-site information sessions and virtual information sessions may be added, if necessary. In order to receive an application, applicants must provide government-issued photo identification.

 

The department asks applicants to note that spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. At the conclusion of the information session, a passcode will be given which is required to complete an online application. Applicants must sign in during the in-person information session. Failure to sign in will disqualify the individual from further consideration. Applications will be available to complete online at www.nyccarpenterstrainingcenter.org or via mail (see below) during the recruitment period

 

Completed applications must be either emailed to application@nycdcctc.org or mailed to the NYCDCC Training Center, 395 Hudson Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014. All applications must be completed correctly and if mailed, must be postmarked no later than five (5) business days from the date of the information session. Failure to comply will disqualify the individual from further consideration.

 

Applicants who comply with the list of application steps received in a confirmation letter will be scheduled for interview at a future date and will be provided with an instruction sheet and a list of original documents which will be required if they are accepted onto the program. Applicants who do not arrive on time to their scheduled interview will be disqualified from further consideration.

 

The recruiting committee requires that applicants:

• must be at least 17 years old at the time of application;
• must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED) and proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship;
• must be physically able to perform the work of the trade without posing a direct threat to the safety of themselves or others;
• must attest in writing that they are physically able to perform the work of a carpenter, which may include:
  • working on scaffolds and in confined spaces;
  • working under conditions of inclement weather, such as rain, snow, cold, heat, and direct sunlight;
  • performing constant repetitive motions;
  • climbing and working from heights;
  • lifting items weighing a minimum of 50 lbs;
  • standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time;
• must pass a substance abuse screening, at the expense of the sponsor, within 48 hours of selection and prior to enrollment in the apprenticeship, and  applicants who do not pass the substance abuse screening will be notified and disqualified from further consideration;
• must provide proof of any trade-related experience, certification, or education, after selection and prior to enrollment in the apprenticeship;
• must be able to read, hear and understand written and verbal instructions and warnings in English;
• must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States, and proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment to the apprenticeship; and
• must provide DD-214, certificate of release or discharge from active duty, if applicable, after selection, and prior to enrollment in the apprenticeship.

 

For further information, applicants should contact High Rise Concrete Carpenters of New York City at (212) 727-2224, Ext. 111. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at local New York State Department of Labor Career Centers at https://dol.ny.gov/career-centers.

 

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the NYS Department of Labor 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.