New York State
Department of Labor

Albany, NY (July 26, 2011) -

The Rondout Electric Inc., will conduct a recruitment from August 9, 2011 through August 7, 2012 for three electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

Applications will be available at Rondout Electric Inc, 33 Arlington Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on every Tuesday, 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 (GED).
• Must have a valid driver's license to drive company owned vehicles on public road.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or may contact the employer at (845) 471-4810.

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.