District Council 9 (DC9) Finishing Trades Institute of New York will be conducting a formal glazier apprentice recruitment campaign starting Oct. 8. According to Indeed, glaziers are responsible for cutting, fitting, installing and repairing glass and glass substitutes into a variety of fixtures and locations.The recruitment campaign is being conducted at the union’s training center in Long Island City, NY, will cover the New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley regions, and last until Oct. 21.

 

DC 9 Institute officials said the institute offers apprentices on-the-job and in-classroom training to ensure every apprentice is prepared to tackle the complex building market. They said DC 9 apprenticeships offer New Yorkers a pathway to a stable career with family-sustaining wages and benefits.

 

The recruitment will occur over a 10-day period or until 500 applications are distributed, whichever comes first, and applications will be distributed in person on a first-come, first-served basis, at the District Council 9 Finishing Trades Institute of New York training facility.

 

Joseph Azzopardi, DC9’s business manager/secretary treasurer, said, “District Council 9 is committed to providing ongoing apprenticeship opportunities that guide dedicated New Yorkers toward rewarding careers in the trades. Our comprehensive apprenticeship programs deliver the high-quality training necessary to develop a skilled workforce and help many New Yorkers achieve middle-class stability. We are excited to launch our latest recruitment for Glaziers and look forward to welcoming new members to our union.”

 

Apprenticeship Recruitment Information

• Needed: Glaziers
• When: October 8, 2024 – October 21, 2024 | Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Where: Finishing Trades Institute of New York, 45-15 36th Street, Long Island City, NY

 

Additional information is available here. Applicants must meet certain requirements, including being 18 years of age, holding a high school diploma or equivalent, passing a drug test, being able to hear and understand instructions in English, and being physically able to perform the work of their intended trade. For specific requirements by trade, view postings online from the NYS Department of Labor for the Glaziers recruitment.