NYSDOT Local Hire Initiative

447 South Salina Street,Syracuse NY 13202

13 April, 2023

Description

An opportunity to learn more about the innovative NYSDOT Local Hire Program for the Interstate 81 viaduct construction project. The Local Hire Program provides an incentive payment of up to 15% for the recruitment and employment of local residents who may have recently experienced economic hardship and/or barriers to employment. Please review the I-81 Jobs page on NYSDOT as well as the Local Hire Program Slides to better understand the program. Who should attendLocal community and faith-based leaders, potential job applicants who meet the NYSDOT Local Hire Program qualifications, and other parties who may help foster community well-being and revitalization focused on employment to local residents. The program is available to residents of zip codes: 13202, 13203, 13204, 13205, 13207, 13208, 13210, 13224, 13290, and residents of the Onondaga Nation territory, and locations within zip codes 13206 and 13214 that are also within the City of Syracuse. Training Programs and EligibilityThe I-81 Local Hire Initiative will need laborers, carpenters, iron workers, equipment operators, truck drivers, etc., and NYSDOT is working with several workforce partners to provide training through apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs. No prior highway construction work experience is required to be eligible for being selected for our training programs or employment opportunities. This is a public works / prevailing wage rate project. For more information on eligibility, please review the Local Hire Program Slides