New York State
Department of Labor

Ithaca, NY (July 16, 2012) -

The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Ithaca, Local Union #241, will conduct a recruitment from July 23, 2012 through July 19, 2013 for five electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera 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.  All applications must be postmarked by 6/14/13. 

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 Elementary 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 by passing the electrical trade's aptitude test, which was 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's jurisdiction for one year prior to recruitment, or must have worked in the jurisdiction for one year. The jurisdiction includes:
  • All of Tompkins County, except Groton Township
  • o 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
• Must be able to get to and from various job sites within the local's geographical area and be willing and able to attend all related classroom training, as required.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or 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.