State Apprenticeship Training Fund

Effective October 1, 2009, the State Apprenticeship Training Fund requires all contractors and subcontractors working on State prevailing wage projects with prevailing wage determination dated on or after October 1, 2009 to register (Apprenticeship Training Fund Site) with the Division of Labor and Industry Prevailing Wage Unit prior to the commencement of work and to make certain contributions toward improving and expanding apprenticeship programs in the State. In addition, registered apprenticeship programs and organizations that have registered apprenticeship programs that have been selected by contractors and subcontractors for contributions also are required to register with the Division of Labor and Industry Prevailing Wage Unit.

The law specifically mandates for classifications of work covered by a prevailing wage determination that all contractors and subcontractors, who perform work on the project valued at $100,000 or more, are required to contribute $.25 to one of the following:

1. the State Apprenticeship and Training Fund;
2. an organization that has registered apprenticeship programs; or
3. a registered apprenticeship program.

Registered apprenticeship programs and organizations that have registered apprenticeship programs are required to file certain reports with the Division.

For additional information, contact:
Division of Labor and Industry
Prevailing Wage Unit
1100 North Eutaw Street, Room 607
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-2342
Fax: (410) 333-7303
e-mail: prevailingwage@dllr.state.md.us

Updated October 7, 2009