Laborers' union seeking apprentices

The Cement & Concrete Workers of New York City will begin taking applications Wednesday for 12 skilled construction-craft laborer apprenticeships.

The group hands out applications at its training center, 29-18 35th Ave., Long Island City, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, except Columbus Day. Applications will be available until Oct. 15 or when 300 have been distributed.

Applicants should be 18 or older, have completed at least 10th grade, pass a drug test and be physically able to do laborer work.

For information, call 718-392-6970. The group is affiliated with the Laborers' International Union of North America.