The Illinois Works Jobs Program Act (30 ILCS 559/20) was enacted on June 28, 2019 to ensure that all Illinois residents have access to State capital projects and careers in the construction industry and building trades, including those who have been historically underrepresented in those trades. The General Assembly created the Illinois Works Preapprenticeship Program and the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative as part of the Act.
In order to comply with the requirements of the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative, the Illinois Department of Transportation will insert on the June and future lettings the ILLINOIS WORKS APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE – STATE FUNDED CONTRACTS (BDE) special provision effective June 2, 2021, on all projects with only state funds and an estimated value greater than $500,000. It is recommended that members reach out to the local trade union that will be working on the project to discuss compliance with these requirements. Federally funded projects on the June and future lettings will continue to use TRAINING SPECIAL PROVISIONS (BDE) revised for June 2, 2021.
