Section 312.220  Apprenticeship Incentive Program Description

a)         Subject to appropriation, the Department shall provide eligible youth an apprenticeship stipend (monetary incentive) to cover those costs associated with entering and sustaining through completion an apprenticeship, including, but not limited to, fees, tuition for classes, work clothes, rain gear, boots, and occupation-specific tools. [20 ILCS 505/8(c)]

b)         Apprenticeship stipends (monetary incentives) shall be available to an eligible youth for a maximum of 5 years after the youth enrolls in a qualifying apprenticeship program so long as the youth makes satisfactory progress toward completing the youth's apprenticeship. [20 ILCS 505/8(c)]

(Source:  Added at 50 Ill. Reg. 9789, effective July 6, 2026)