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Illinois Works Bid Credit Program
Provides virtual bid credit dollars to Illinois construction contractors and subcontractors who employ Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship graduates as registered apprentices. Credits can be applied to state-funded capital construction project bids to make them more competitive.
About this program
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Eligibility
Illinois contractors and subcontractors that employ Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program graduates as qualified apprentices in a DOL-Registered Apprenticeship Program on any public or private project.
Requirements
- Must be an Illinois-based contractor or subcontractor
- Must employ Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program graduates as qualified apprentices
- Apprenticeship program must be registered with the U.S. Department of Labor