Sisters In The Brotherhood – Pre-Apprenticeship Program For Carpentry
Kingston, NY – County Executive Mike Hein together with Ulster County’s Office of Employment and Training and Workforce Development Board are holding an informational session on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. for Sisters In the Brotherhood, a pre-apprenticeship program that allows women to find out if carpentry is a career path for them. Women between the ages of 18 to 25 who are searching for a career and are interested in learning new skills, like to work with their hands, and are looking for excellent pay are encouraged to attend. The session will be held at the Ulster County Career Center, 521 Boices Lane, Kingston NY 12401.
Michael P. Hein, Ulster County Executive
“This informational session is an excellent opportunity for women to learn about a career in carpentry and what it means to be part of a union of skilled workers,” said County Executive Mike Hein. “Not only can a career in union construction provide a good salary along with health and pension benefits; it also provides paid technical education; opportunities for advancement and a lifelong skilled trade with no student loans. I deeply appreciate Jim Malcolm and the New England Regional Council of Carpenters’ efforts in sponsoring this important program. I am also pleased that Sisters in the Brotherhood, an organization within the Carpenters Union that supports and celebrates women in the trades, has chosen to recruit here in Ulster County and I encourage women who may be interested to attend on January 29th.”
Lisa Berger, Director, Office of Employment and Training and Workforce Development Board
“We are happy to be able to broaden opportunities for populations that are traditionally underserved,” said Lisa Berger, Director of Ulster County’s Office of Employment and Training and Workforce Development Board. “Union membership in a skilled trade can provide a career pathway with plenty of room for future advancement.”
Candidates should have a high school diploma or High School Equivalency; be physically able to perform work (stand, lift, bend); and have a driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from jobsites and school. Veterans are encouraged to attend. Please call, 845-340-3170 or email Lisa Synder at lsyn[at]co.ulster.ny[dot]us to attend.
