Carpenters JATC of NYC & Vicinity

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the New York City District Council of Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from August 14, 2024 through August 13, 2025 for 25 Carpenter (Piledriver/Dockbuilder) apprentices; 20 Linoleum, Resilient Tile, and Carpet Layer apprentices; 3 Cabinet Maker apprentices; and 10 Millwright apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.           

 Applicants must attend an in-person information session at the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center (NYCDCC Training Center), 395 Hudson Street (Clarkson Street entrance), New York, New York 10014. Information Sessions will be held on the Second Wednesday of each month from 9AM-10AM excluding the months of December and January for all trades during the recruitment period. There will be no admittance after 9AM. Off-site information sessions and virtual information sessions may be added if necessary.

Please note, spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. At the conclusion of the information session, a passcode will be given which is required to complete an online application.

 Applicants must sign in during the in-person information session to qualify for further consideration. Failure to sign in will disqualify the individual from further consideration. At the conclusion of the information session, applicants will receive a passcode during the in-person information session, which will allow them to access the application online which will be valid for 60 days from the date of the information session. Applications are only available online during the recruitment period at www.nyccarpenterstrainingcenter.org

Completed applications must be submitted and received through the website portal(www.nyccarpenterstrainingcenter.org) within 60 days from the date of the information session. Failure to comply with this deadline will disqualify the individual from further consideration. Applicants may only apply for one trade, and each application will be kept on file for two years. After two years, the application will be considered “expired”, and the applicant must reapply if still interested.

Applications that meet all the stated requirements will be scheduled for an interview at a future date. Each applicant will be allowed only one interview, and punctuality is crucial. Failure to arrive on time for the scheduled interview will result in disqualification.  Accepted applicants will receive an instruction sheet and a list of original documents that will be required if they are accepted into the program.

As apprentices are requested by signatory contractors, the top-ranking candidates will be required to attend an orientation. Applicants must arrive on time to the orientation with proper documents. All applicants must bring originals of all the verification documents. Those that do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. A conditioner offer of employment will be made to all attendees of the orientation.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED).  Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade without posing a direct threat to the safety of themselves or others.
• Must be physically able to perform the work of a Carpenter which may include:
• Working on scaffolds and in confined spaces.
• Working under conditions of inclement weather, such as rain, snow, cold, hear and direct sunlight,
• Performing constant repetitive motions.
• Climbing and working from heights.
• Lifting heavy items minimum of 50 pounds.
• Standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Must pass a substance abuse screening, at the expense of the sponsor, within 48 hours of selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship, at a designated collection site designated by the JATC.  Applicants that do not pass the substance abuse screening will be notified and disqualified from further consideration.
• Must be able to read, hear and understand verbal instructions and warnings in English.
• Must provide proof (detailed examples) of any trade-related experience, certification, or education, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must agree to sign an Apprentice handbook, subject to change anytime.
• Must be willing to travel to off-site training and assume financial responsibility for associated costs in the event of cancellation, failure to attend, or failure to successfully complete the program.
• Must provide proof (detailed examples) of any trade related experience, certification or education after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and classes at the approved school.
• Must provide DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.   

For further information, applicants should contact New York City District Council of Carpenters at (212) 727-2224. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https://dol.ny.gov/career-centers)

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.