New York State
Department of Labor

Syracuse, NY (July 13, 2011) -

The Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local Union # 58, will conduct a recruitment from August 1, 2011 through July 2, 2012 for twenty sheet metal worker apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today. 

Applications will be available at Local Union # 58, 301 Pulaski Street, Syracuse, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., first Monday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. However, if any holiday falls on the first Monday of a month during the recruitment, applications will be available second Monday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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.) as recognized by local authorities-require signed document attached to the application and a copy of High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have one year of Algebra, Math I or first year high school Regent's math.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by the signed affidavit as submitted by an applicant that includes working with extreme heights, hard physical labor and confined space.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or may contact the Local Union #58 at 315-472-4411.

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.