Apprentice Carpenter

The North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund will conduct a recruitment from June 8, 2026 through June 7, 2027 for 50 Carpenter apprentices. Applications are available online at the North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund (NASCTF) website during the recruitment period. Applicants who do not have Internet access may visit their local library or nearest New York State Department of Labor Career Center when open. Interested candidates must attend an in-person information session prior to submitting an electronic application. Applications are also available at the information sessions. In person information sessions are given the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period at the following locations: (Please selection location nearest to you) ROCHESTER - 21 Jetview Drive, Rochester, NY 14624, SYRACUSE - 6920 Princeton Ct, Syracuse, NY 13212, BUFFALO - 1000 N Blossom Rd, Elma, NY 14059, HORSEHEADS - 181 Latta Brook Industrial Park Rd, Horseheads, NY 14845, BINGHAMTON - 23 Market St, Binghamton, NY 13905; UTICA - 207 Genesee St, Utica, New York 13501-2812. Information sessions at JAMESTOWN - 65 E Main St, Falconer, NY 14733, are held at 4:00 pm sharp. If the first Monday falls on a holiday, the information session will occur at the second Monday of that month at 6:00 pm (4:00 p.m. in Jamestown). Please note, spaces are limited, and filled on a first come first serve basis. At the conclusion of the information session, a passcode will be given which is required to complete an on-line application. If any assistance is needed for completing the online application, please contact the NASCTF at View phone number on click.appcast.io between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. All applications must be received by no later than 12 A.M. (Midnight) on June 7, 2027. The Committee requires that applicants: Must be at least 17 years old. Must attest in writing that they are 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 -minimum of 50 lbs. Standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time. Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship. If applicant tests positive, he/she cannot reapply for one year. Must be willing to attend required classes at the approved school. Must have reliable means of transportation and willing to travel to and from various job sites (in counties listed below) and required classes at the approved school. Must live in the geographical jurisdiction which includes the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Monroe, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tompkins, Yates, Seneca, Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Broome, Delaware, Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Oneida, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence. Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship. For further information, applicants should contact the North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: