Local Union No. 3 Will Recruit 300 Electrician Apprentices
New York City residents can apply for the program starting October 19 through a mail-in request process.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Job Search
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Local Union No. 3 is opening a recruitment drive for 300 electrician apprentices beginning October 19, 2026. Interested New York City residents must submit application requests by mail during a 10-business-day window.
Why it matters
The program provides a pathway to high-earning skilled trade roles in a major metropolitan market. Operators in the construction and facilities sector should monitor these labor pipeline developments as they influence local workforce availability and wage benchmarks.
The program offers 300 positions with a starting wage of $38.85 per hour, scaling to over $136,000 annually by the fourth year. The Joint Apprentice Committee will cap requests at 2,000 registered letters during the 10-day application period.
The players
Local Union No. 3
A labor organization representing electrical workers in the construction industry.
Joint Apprentice Committee
The body responsible for managing training and recruitment for union apprenticeships.
The details
To participate, applicants must reside in New York City and mail an application request to the Joint Apprentice Committee in Flushing. The committee will process requests sent to 158-11 Harry Van Arsdale Jr Avenue. The request period is strictly limited to 10 business days, concluding on October 30.
Timeline
The application request period begins on October 19, 2026.
The request period ends on October 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
This recruitment drive follows a long-standing pattern of structured labor intake within the regional construction industry to replenish the workforce. It underscores the ongoing demand for skilled labor in the New York City construction industry.
Business owners in the electrical and construction sectors should prepare for potential shifts in local labor costs as these apprentices enter the workforce. Monitor the application window closely if your firm relies on union-affiliated labor pipelines.
The takeaway
This recruitment marks a significant opportunity for individuals seeking to enter high-paying technical trades in the city. Interested candidates should prepare to submit their requests immediately when the window opens on October 19 to ensure they fall within the 2,000-letter limit.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WPIX.
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