New York State
Department of Labor

East Syracuse, NY (July 18, 2011) -

The Construction and General Laborers Local Union #633 will conduct a recruitment from August 17, 2011 through July 18, 2012 for ten (10) skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

Applications can be obtained at Local Union #633, 7051 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 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.), or five years documented experience in the trade.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug test upon acceptance into the apprenticeship program.
• Must be willing to join Local Union #633.
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate the sponsor's work vehicles.

For further information, applicants should contact the nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #633 at 315-471-1591.

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.