The goal of the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative (“10% apprenticeship goal”) is that for projects estimated to cost $500,000 or more, apprentices will perform either 10% of the total labor hours actually worked in each prevailing wage classification or 10% of the estimated labor hours in each prevailing wage classification, whichever is less.  The 10% apprenticeship goal applies to projects being paid for in whole or in part by appropriated capital funds to construct a public work either through a contract, grant, or loan issued by a state agency. The State agency funding the project is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative for all contracts, grants, or loans it administers.

​This guide is intended to be used by contractors, grantees, or loan recipients that are executing state capital projects.