New York State
Department of Labor

Poughkeepsie, NY (September 01, 2011) -

The IBPAT Painters and Glaziers Local Union #155 NJATC will conduct a recruitment from September 12, 2011 through September 10, 2012 for five paper, decorator and paperhanger apprentices State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

 

Applications can be obtained at the Local Union #155 NJATC, 677 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY, on the second and third Mondays of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.

 

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a minimum of a 10^th grade education.  

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the Local Union #155 at 845-473-0564

 

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.