The Central New York Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, JATC, will train participants to become a union-affiliated electrician. Hourly pay is based on a percentage of what a trained journeyman typically earns, and ranges from $12 to $24 an hour. Candidates don't need any prior experience, however they must be at least 17-years-old to apply and a resident of the area served by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 43 jurisdiction. This covers all areas between Cooperstown and Syracuse, from Cortland to Thendara. Applicants must also have a high school diploma or a GED, a "C" or better in high school algebra, and be able to pass the aptitude test. The apprenticeship program lasts for five years. During the first three years, participants will go to school one day a week and work the other four. For the last two years, they will work full-time while attending classes in the evening.
Central New York JATC
4566 Waterhouse Road
Clay, NY 13041
315-546-0221
cnyjatc.org
Sheet metal workers fabricate and install sheet metal as well as ductwork for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, or HVAC, in a variety of buildings. The Sheet Metal Local #83 apprenticeship program lasts for five years. Apprentices will work during the day and attend classes in the evening. The pay starts at $13.34 an hour and they will receive raises throughout the apprenticeship period. Applicants need to be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED certificate with a score of 47 or better on the math portion. Applicants must have a New York state driver's license, reliable transportation and reside within one of the 15 counties served by the Local #83 including Albany, Essex, Schenectady and Washington. Applicants also need to pass an aptitude exam, and a drug screening test before being accepted.
Local Union # 83
718 Third Street
Albany, NY 12206
518-489-1377
smwlocal83.org
The New York City District Council of Carpenters maintains The Labor Technical College for training their apprentice carpenters, dock builders, cabinet makers and floor coverers. The apprenticeship programs last for four years, with the exception of cabinet maker, which spans for five. Every 11 weeks, from September to June, apprentices will go through a week of classroom instruction. Educational instruction is unpaid time, but it won't cost apprentices anything either. For the remaining time, apprentices will work on a construction site, honing skills among more experienced workers. Applicants must be at least 17-years-old, with a high school diploma or GED and a Social Security card to apply. All eligible applicants will also go through an oral interview and a substance abuse test.
New York City District Council of Carpenters
395 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
212-727-2224
nycdistrictcouncil.com