An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts

This bill requires contractors and subcontractors working on construction projects over $1 million in Massachusetts to gradually increase the proportion of labor hours performed by apprentices in approved training programs. Starting six months after enactment, 5% of applicable labor hours must be completed by apprentices, rising to 10% after one year and 15% after two years. It applies to all trades where workers receive hourly wages and are subject to prevailing wage laws, mandating compliance with programs approved by the Division of Apprentice Training. The law directly affects large construction projects by setting specific, time-bound apprenticeship requirements for contractors and subcontractors.