Apprenticeship Utilization Requirements on Public Work Contracts: Guidance for Awarding Agencies and Contractors

Apprenticeship Utilization Requirements on Public Work Contracts: Guidance for Awarding Agencies and Contractors

📅 Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
🕐 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Virtual (Registration Link Below)

Join us for a free informational training designed to help public agencies and contractors better understand and prepare for compliance with Washington State’s apprenticeship utilization requirements under ESHB 1050.

With key milestones in effect since July 1, 2024 requirement for 15% apprentice participation on public works projects of $2 million or more, this training offers practical guidance on what’s expected, how to track and report hours, and how agencies can prepare their contract language and procedures.

Topics Covered:

Overview of ESHB 1050 and implementation timeline
Roles and responsibilities of awarding agencies and contractors
Best practices for tracking, enforcement, and documentation
Resources and tools from L&I, DES and MRSC
Q&A with state experts

Featured Presenters:

Jim Kaltenbaugh, Apprentice Utilization Specialist, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
Bonnie Dressel, Business Analyst, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries

Who Should Attend:

Public works and contracting staff at cities, counties, ports, and school districts
General and subcontractors working on or bidding public works projects
Compliance officers, estimators, project managers, and contract administrators
Apprenticeship program coordinators

Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from the agency overseeing implementation and get answers to your specific questions.

If you have questions about the event, please contact, Celina Sanchez

Register here

AGC of Washington Event Cancellation Policy

All transfers or cancellations must be received 3 business days prior to the event start date to avoid forfeiting 100% of the event fee. To clarify, if the event is on Tuesday, you must cancel the Wednesday of the preceding week by 5pm.