Public Works Certification

Sponsors have the opportunity to make a difference by providing financial support to further the education of our apprentices. By investing in our program, sponsors can apply for Public Works Certification from the New Jersey Department of Labor.

Requirements

All sponsors must be active members in NJSPLS* with a Full or Affiliate Membership. If you are not a member, please download or complete the member application online.

Fees

The annual fee is based on the number of employees in the company. The fee is payable at the time of enrollment and will be re-billed annually on your enrollment anniversary. Membership in NJSPLS is required for all sponsors.

Annual Fee Structure:

To participate as a Sponsor (without apprentice):

• Firms with 1-10 Employees - $2,500 to support the program but not have a current apprentice
• Firms with 11-50 Employees - $5,000 to support the program but not have a current apprentice.
• Firms with more than 50 Employees - $10,000 to support the program but not have a current apprentice.

Payment:

NJSPLS has established the NJSPLS Apprenticeship ERISA Trust (501c6). All checks are payable to “NJSPLS Apprenticeship” and sent to NJSPLS, 212 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, 08608.

Download Sponsor Application 

* PLEASE NOTE: Our dues year runs from July 1 through June 30 annually.