Summary
District Council 9 is launching a recruitment drive for Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers from June 13 to June 26, 2025, at their training center in Long Island City. This initiative aims to distribute 750 applications on a first-come, first-served basis, providing opportunities for individuals seeking stable careers in the trades with essential on-the-job and classroom training.
This recruitment drive underscores the importance of apprenticeships as a pathway to skilled trades, offering participants not just a chance to learn, but also to secure family-sustaining wages and benefits. By investing in workforce development, organizations like DC9 are helping to build a robust labor market that supports economic growth and stability in New York's construction sector.
Why this matters for apprenticeships
This recruitment effort is a vital step in fostering a skilled workforce in the painting and decorating trades. By providing structured apprenticeship programs, organizations can help bridge the skills gap and promote long-term career pathways for aspiring tradespeople.
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