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Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters

The Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters, which offers apprenticeships in carpentry, floorlaying, piledriving, underwater welding and other craft careers at five centers in New York state, is boosting outreach. Invitations for personalized center tours are being sent to high school students, counselors and local PTAs, as well as groups to attract veterans, reservists and displaced workers who might qualify for direct entry into the four-year program.

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