75 Union Apprenticeships Open In The Hudson Valley

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The local chapters of three unions are opening 75 apprenticeships with recruitment drives in September.

The electricians union is looking for 15 apprentices who live within a 60-mile radius of White Plains. The ironworkers union is looking for 10 apprentices in Dutchess, Orange, Putman, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster counties. The Finishing Trades Institute of New York is looking for 50 structural-steel bridge painters in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New York City.

The first two are running year-long events, but the recruitment period for bridge painters is very short.

Bridge painters

There are only six days left — or less — to apply to the apprenticeship program of the Finishing Trades Institute of New York for the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and NYC. The recruitment period is short and limited to 500 applicants.

It opened Aug. 29 and as of noon Friday about two-thirds of the applications had been given out, the union said. It ends Sept. 12 or earlier if all 500 applications are gone.

Applications must be picked up in person from the office at 45-15 36th St., Long Island City, NY. It is open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except holidays.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). Proof will be required at the time of enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required, as determined by a site evaluation and personal statement. More information will be provided during a mandatory orientation.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, at the expense of sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must take and pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship. Will be subject to random drug testing throughout the apprenticeship.
• Must sign an affidavit stating that they are physically able to perform the work of a Painter and Decorator (Structural Steel - Bridges), which may include:
  • Lifting and moving heavy equipment and/or paint weighing up to 70 pounds.
  • Working from ladders, scaffolds, and personnel lifts which may exceed 100 feet in height.
• Must be able to hear and understand instructions and warnings in English.

For further information, applicants should contact Finishing Trades Institute of New York at (718) 937-7440.

Electricians

Recruitment will be open for the electrician jobs from Sept. 15 through Sept. 14, 2023. through the Westchester-Fairfield Joint Electrical Apprenticeship Training Committee, Local Union #3 IBEW.

To request an application, email WFJEATC@JIBEI.COM during the recruitment period.

Completed applications must be mailed to WFJEATC, 200 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605 and postmarked no later than Sept. 14, 2023.

There is a non-refundable application fee of $25, but you may request that this fee be waived. Fee waivers will be approved upon showing verifiable proof of financial need.

The WFJEATC requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a high school graduate or have a high school equivalency diploma such as a GED or TASC (issued by an appropriate State education authority). The diploma issued to the high school graduate must be from an accredited public or private school recognized by the New York State Education Department. Diplomas issued through a home study course and not by an appropriate educational authority are not acceptable. Must have successfully completed one year of algebra or one year of high school Regents Math. Proof of education and official transcript will be required.
• Must pass a medical examination, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must be a resident, for the past two years, within a 60-mile radius of White Plains, NY.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in order to operate company vehicles.
• Must take and pass the Electrical Trades Aptitude Test.

For further information, applicants should contact WFJEATC, Local Union #3 IBEW at (914) 946-0472.

Ironworkers

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #417, is also opening a year-long recruitment period for 10 ironworker (Outside) apprentices from Sept. 12 through Sept. 11, 2023. However, applications must be received by May 31, 2023.

Applications must be completed, in person only, at the union office at 583 Route 32, Wallkill, NY 12589, from 9 a.m. to noon. or 1 to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). Proof will be required.
• Must take a math test and be able to calculate some basic applications. Must receive a passing grade of 70.
• Must be physically able to perform the work of an Ironworker as determined by a physical agility test conducted by Local Union #417, which includes:
• Climbing a ladder and a column.
• Walking on a beam.
• Pulling a 40-pound bucket.
• Carrying and moving reinforcing rods from one location to another.
• Demonstrating any applicable trade-related skills, such as welding, burning, and tying of reinforcing bars.
• Must pass a drug screening at an approved facility, at union’s expense, if required, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school within the jurisdiction of Local Union #417. This includes the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putman, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster.
• Must reside within the jurisdiction (as mentioned above) of Local Union #417.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Apprentices may be required to operate company vehicles.
• Must have ability to purchase tools as needed. Tools will cost approximately $500.
• Must be able to read a ruler.
• Must have hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 40 feet and not be afraid of heights.

For further information, applicants should contact Ironworkers Local Union #417 at (845) 566-8417.

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.

Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center.