Boilermakers union to hire 5 apprentices

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Local 5 of the Boilermakers union will begin taking applications Monday for five boilermaker construction apprenticeships, officials said.

Applications can be obtained at the Local 5 office, 24 Van Siclen Ave. in Floral Park, from 9 a.m. to noon on the third Monday of each month, excluding legal holidays. The recruitment period ends March 20, 2017.

Applicants must be 18 or older, provide proof that they have completed high school or GED courses, be physically able to do the work, have reliable transportation, pass a drug and alcohol test, and attend related instruction classes.

More information is available at neaac.net and by calling 516-326-2500.