New York State
Department of Labor

Ithaca, NY (June 08, 2011) -

The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Ithaca, Local Union #241, will conduct a recruitment from June 13, 2011 through June 8, 2012 for five electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the Local Union #241, 701 West State Street, Ithaca, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, except 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) with one year of Algebra or Math I - must present academic transcript after acceptance into the program.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by a physical exam including drug/alcohol screening after acceptance into the program.
• Must qualify for the interview using the electrical trade's aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institute for Research.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles or towers of various lengths and heights.
• Must be a resident of Local #241 jurisdiction for one year prior to recruitment or must have worked in jurisdiction for one year which includes:
  • All of Tompkins County except Groton Township
  • Genoa Township in Cayuga County
  • Catherine, Cayuta, and Hector Townships in Schuyler County
  • Covert and Lodi Townships in Seneca County
  • Candor and Spencer Townships in Tioga County

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or may contact Local Union #241 at 607-272-2809.

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.