The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the New York City District Council of Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from August 16, 2023 through August 15, 2024 for 10 Millwright apprentices.

Applicants must attend an in-person information session at the NYCDCC Training Center, 395 Hudson Street (Clarkson Street entrance), New York, New York 10014. Information Sessions will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., excl. December and January, for all trades. There will be no admittance after 9 a.m. In order to receive an application, applicants must provide government issued picture ID(original).

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. Failure to sign in will disqualify the individual from further consideration. Applicants will receive a passcode during the in-person information session, which will allow them to access the application online. Applications are only available online during the recruitment period at www.nyccarpenterstrainingcenter.org

Completed applications must be submitted and received through the website portal at www.nyccarpenterstrainingcenter.org within 60 days from the date of the information session.

Applications that comply with the previous application steps will receive a confirmation letter and will be scheduled for an interview at a future date and will be provided with an instruction sheet and a list of original documents that will be required if accepted. Applicants that do not arrive on time to their scheduled interview will be disqualified from further consideration.

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 required 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, heat and direct sunlight. Performing constant repetitive motions. Climbing and working from heights. Lifting items weighing a minimum of 50 lbs. Standing and stooping for prolonged periods. Must pass a substance abuse screening, at the expense of the sponsor, within 48 hours of selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship. 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 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. 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.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner.