Laborers' union to recruit 20 apprentices, starting Monday

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Local 66 of the General Building Laborers union will begin taking applications on Monday for 20 skilled construction-craft laborer apprenticeships, officials said.

Applications can be obtained at the Local 66 office, 1600 Walt Whitman Rd. in Melville, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, excluding legal holidays. The forms must be completed in person. The recruitment period ends on July 8, 2024.

Applicants should be 18 or older, have lived on Long Island for at least six months before applying, have a high school diploma or its equivalent and be physically able to do the work. They also must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, pass an assessment written exam and drug test, and become a union member.

More information is available by calling 631-454-2330

By James T. Madore

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James T. Madore writes about Long Island business news including the economy, development, and the relationship between government and business. He previously served as Albany bureau chief.