{ "name": "State construction apprentice-to-journeyman ratio requirements by trade", "description": "Apprentice-to-journeyman ratio requirements for construction trades in each US state. Each record is one state and one trade or program, giving the initial ratio (how many journeymen for the first apprentice), the ratio thereafter (how many additional journeymen per additional apprentice), and whether it applies to public works, private, or both. Answers 'what is the apprentice-to-journeyman ratio for [trade] in [state]' and 'how many journeymen do I need before I can hire another apprentice on this job'. Ratios vary widely: Wyoming allows 2 apprentices per journeyman, New Jersey requires 4 journeymen per apprentice. Some states (MN) delegate to individual JATC programs; others (CA) set a state-wide hourly ratio.", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/", "licence": "Facts from state labor department pages and apprenticeship regulations; ratio requirements are not copyrightable", "last_verified": "2026-08-15", "stale_after": "2027-08-15", "sources": [ "https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/RatioExemption.htm", "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios" ], "records": [ { "state": "California", "trade_or_program": "California Apprenticeship Council (default)", "initial_ratio": "one apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours", "thereafter_ratio": "same", "scope": "public works", "computation_basis": "hourly", "statute_citation": "Labor Code 1777.5 (g)", "id": "california-apprenticeship-council-default-california", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/california-apprenticeship-council-default-california/", "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/RatioExemption.htm", "source_quote": "hourly ratio of five journeymen hours per one apprentice hour as required by Labor Code 1777.5 (g) is per craft and only includes straight time hours, not overtime. At the end of the project, straight time apprentice hours must equal one hour for every five straight time journeyman hours for each craft. For example, if you have a total of 100 journeyman hours at the end of the project in a craft, you would need 20 apprentice hours in that same craft. If you fall under the regulations set forth in a specific program's standards, then you are allowed to use the maximum ratio set forth in those standards. Please contact the program or DAS for a copy of its standards. If you agree to be governed by the regulations set forth by the California Apprenticeship Council, then the minimum and maximum ratio is the same: a total of one apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours for the project as a whole. Contractors with an Individual Contractor Exemption granted by the Chief of DAS per Labor Code Section 1777.5 (j) or \u00a7 1777.5(k) still need to submit a Notice of Contract Award Information ( DAS 140 ) to the appropriate apprenticeship committee(s). The Individual Contractor Exemptions and Apprentice Committee exemptions pertain only to the ratio of apprentices on a Public Works project.", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Cement Masons Local 633 JATC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to four", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "cement-masons-local-633-jatc-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/cement-masons-local-633-jatc-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Construction Craft Laborers JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one for the first three", "thereafter_ratio": "one to three", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "construction-craft-laborers-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/construction-craft-laborers-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Design Electric", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "design-electric-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/design-electric-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Electrical Training Network (ETN)", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "electrical-training-network-etn-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/electrical-training-network-etn-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "elevator-constructors-local-9-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/elevator-constructors-local-9-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) | two to one | two to one | Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | two to one | three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "FTIUM \u2013 Glaziers", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to two for the next three and one to three thereafter", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "ftium-glaziers-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/ftium-glaziers-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) | two to one | two to one | Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | two to one | three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight | FTIUM \u2013 Glaziers | two to one | one to two for the next three and one to three thereafter |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Klein Electric", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "klein-electric-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/klein-electric-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) | two to one | two to one | Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | two to one | three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight | FTIUM \u2013 Glaziers | two to one | one to two for the next three and one to three thereafter | Klein Electric |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "California", "trade_or_program": "Laborers \u2013 Northern California", "initial_ratio": "not required to hire an apprentice until there are four journeymen on the jobsite", "thereafter_ratio": "per program standards", "scope": "public works", "computation_basis": "hourly", "statute_citation": "Labor Code 1777.5 (g)", "id": "laborers-northern-california-california", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/laborers-northern-california-california/", "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/RatioExemption.htm", "source_quote": "hourly ratio of five journeymen hours per one apprentice hour as required by Labor Code 1777.5 (g) is per craft and only includes straight time hours, not overtime. At the end of the project, straight time apprentice hours must equal one hour for every five straight time journeyman hours for each craft. For example, if you have a total of 100 journeyman hours at the end of the project in a craft, you would need 20 apprentice hours in that same craft. If you fall under the regulations set forth in a specific program's standards, then you are allowed to use the maximum ratio set forth in those standards. Please contact the program or DAS for a copy of its standards. If you agree to be governed by the regulations set forth by the California Apprenticeship Council, then the minimum and maximum ratio is the same: a total of one apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours for the project as a whole. Contractors with an Individual Contractor Exemption granted by the Chief of DAS per Labor Code Section 1777.5 (j) or \u00a7 1777.5(k) still need to submit a Notice of Contract Award Information ( DAS 140 ) to the appropriate apprenticeship committee(s). The Individual Contractor Exemptions and Apprentice Committee exemptions pertain only to the ratio of apprentices on a Public Works project.", "verified_fields": [ "state", "statute_citation" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "California", "trade_or_program": "Laborers \u2013 Southern California", "initial_ratio": "not required to hire an apprentice until there are four journeymen on the jobsite", "thereafter_ratio": "per program standards", "scope": "public works", "computation_basis": "hourly", "statute_citation": "Labor Code 1777.5 (g)", "id": "laborers-southern-california-california", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/laborers-southern-california-california/", "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/RatioExemption.htm", "source_quote": "hourly ratio of five journeymen hours per one apprentice hour as required by Labor Code 1777.5 (g) is per craft and only includes straight time hours, not overtime. At the end of the project, straight time apprentice hours must equal one hour for every five straight time journeyman hours for each craft. For example, if you have a total of 100 journeyman hours at the end of the project in a craft, you would need 20 apprentice hours in that same craft. If you fall under the regulations set forth in a specific program's standards, then you are allowed to use the maximum ratio set forth in those standards. Please contact the program or DAS for a copy of its standards. If you agree to be governed by the regulations set forth by the California Apprenticeship Council, then the minimum and maximum ratio is the same: a total of one apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours for the project as a whole. Contractors with an Individual Contractor Exemption granted by the Chief of DAS per Labor Code Section 1777.5 (j) or \u00a7 1777.5(k) still need to submit a Notice of Contract Award Information ( DAS 140 ) to the appropriate apprenticeship committee(s). The Individual Contractor Exemptions and Apprentice Committee exemptions pertain only to the ratio of apprentices on a Public Works project.", "verified_fields": [ "state", "statute_citation" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Architectural", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "metro-sheet-metal-jatc-architectural-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/metro-sheet-metal-jatc-architectural-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) | two to one | two to one | Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | two to one | three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight | FTIUM \u2013 Glaziers | two to one | one to two for the next three and one to three thereafter | Klein Electric | two to one | two to one | Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy JATC | two to one | two to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Architectural |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Commercial", "initial_ratio": "one to three regularly employed journeyworkers", "thereafter_ratio": "one to three regularly employed journeyworkers", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "metro-sheet-metal-jatc-commercial-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/metro-sheet-metal-jatc-commercial-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) | two to one | two to one | Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | two to one | three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight | FTIUM \u2013 Glaziers | two to one | one to two for the next three and one to three thereafter | Klein Electric | two to one | two to one | Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy JATC | two to one | two to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Architectural | one to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Commercial | one to three regularly employed journeyworkers |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Residential", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "metro-sheet-metal-jatc-residential-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/metro-sheet-metal-jatc-residential-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) | two to one | two to one | Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | two to one | three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight | FTIUM \u2013 Glaziers | two to one | one to two for the next three and one to three thereafter | Klein Electric | two to one | two to one | Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy JATC | two to one | two to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Architectural | one to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Commercial | one to three regularly employed journeyworkers | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Residential |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Specialty Kitchen", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "metro-sheet-metal-jatc-specialty-kitchen-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/metro-sheet-metal-jatc-specialty-kitchen-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) | two to one | two to one | Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | two to one | three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight | FTIUM \u2013 Glaziers | two to one | one to two for the next three and one to three thereafter | Klein Electric | two to one | two to one | Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy JATC | two to one | two to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Architectural | one to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Commercial | one to three regularly employed journeyworkers | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Residential | two to one | | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Specialty Kitchen |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Millwright and Machinery Erectors JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "millwright-and-machinery-erectors-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/millwright-and-machinery-erectors-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) | two to one | two to one | Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | two to one | three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight | FTIUM \u2013 Glaziers | two to one | one to two for the next three and one to three thereafter | Klein Electric | two to one | two to one | Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy JATC | two to one | two to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Architectural | one to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Commercial | one to three regularly employed journeyworkers | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Residential | two to one | | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Specialty Kitchen | one to one | one to one | Millwright and Machinery Erectors JAC |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minneapolis Electrical JATC", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minneapolis-electrical-jatc-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minneapolis-electrical-jatc-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "two to one | Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy JATC | two to one | two to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Architectural | one to one | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Commercial | one to three regularly employed journeyworkers | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Residential | two to one | | Metro Sheet Metal JATC \u2013 Specialty Kitchen | one to one | one to one | Millwright and Machinery Erectors JAC | one to one | one to one | Minneapolis Electrical JATC |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minneapolis Plumbers JJATC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to four journeyworkers for second apprentice, five to seven journeyworkers for third apprentice, eight to ten journeyworkers for fourth apprentice", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minneapolis-plumbers-jjatc-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minneapolis-plumbers-jjatc-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minneapolis Plumbers JJATC | one to one | two to four journeyworkers for second apprentice, five to seven journeyworkers for third apprentice, eight to ten journeyworkers for fourth apprentice | Minneapolis/St. Paul Sprinkler Fitters JAC | two to two | one to three | Minnesota Area Pile Drivers JAC | one to one |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minneapolis/St. Paul Sprinkler Fitters JAC", "initial_ratio": "two to two", "thereafter_ratio": "one to three", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minneapolis-st-paul-sprinkler-fitters-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minneapolis-st-paul-sprinkler-fitters-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minneapolis/St. Paul Sprinkler Fitters JAC | two to two | one to three | Minnesota Area Pile Drivers JAC |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "three to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minnesota-apprenticeship-ratio-policy-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minnesota-apprenticeship-ratio-policy-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minnesota Area Pile Drivers JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minnesota-area-pile-drivers-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minnesota-area-pile-drivers-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minnesota Area Pile Drivers JAC | one to one |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors \u2013 Electricians", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minnesota-chapter-of-associated-builders-and-contractors-electricians-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minnesota-chapter-of-associated-builders-and-contractors-electricians-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minnesota Area Pile Drivers JAC | one to one | one to one | Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors | one to one for the first three | one to three | Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors \u2013 Electricians | two to one |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors", "initial_ratio": "one to one for the first three", "thereafter_ratio": "one to three", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minnesota-chapter-of-associated-builders-and-contractors-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minnesota-chapter-of-associated-builders-and-contractors-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "one to three | Minnesota Area Pile Drivers JAC | one to one | one to one | Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors | one to one for the first three |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minnesota Operating Engineers JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to five", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minnesota-operating-engineers-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minnesota-operating-engineers-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "one to one | Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors | one to one for the first three | one to three | Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors \u2013 Electricians | two to one | two to one | Minnesota Operating Engineers JAC | one to one | one to five |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minnesota Roofing JAC", "initial_ratio": "three to one", "thereafter_ratio": "three to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minnesota-roofing-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minnesota-roofing-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors \u2013 Electricians | two to one | two to one | Minnesota Operating Engineers JAC | one to one | one to five | Minnesota Roofing JAC | three to one |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy JATC", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minnesota-statewide-limited-energy-jatc-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minnesota-statewide-limited-energy-jatc-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours | Cement Masons Local 633 JATC | one to one | one to four | Construction Craft Laborers JAC | one to one for the first three | one to three | Design Electric | two to one | two to one | Electrical Training Network (ETN) | two to one | two to one | Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | two to one | three to two, seven to five and 11 to eight | FTIUM \u2013 Glaziers | two to one | one to two for the next three and one to three thereafter | Klein Electric | two to one | two to one | Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy JATC |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Minnesota Teamsters JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "four to 10", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "minnesota-teamsters-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/minnesota-teamsters-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "one to one for the first three | one to three | Minnesota Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors \u2013 Electricians | two to one | two to one | Minnesota Operating Engineers JAC | one to one | one to five | Minnesota Roofing JAC | three to one | three to one | Minnesota Teamsters JAC | one to one | four to 10 |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Northern Mechanical and Iron Range Plumbers and Pipefitters JATC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to two", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "northern-mechanical-and-iron-range-plumbers-and-pipefitters-jatc-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/northern-mechanical-and-iron-range-plumbers-and-pipefitters-jatc-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minnesota Operating Engineers JAC | one to one | one to five | Minnesota Roofing JAC | three to one | three to one | Minnesota Teamsters JAC | one to one | four to 10 | Northern Mechanical and Iron Range Plumbers and Pipefitters JATC | one to one | one to two |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Northern Minnesota Carpenters JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "northern-minnesota-carpenters-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/northern-minnesota-carpenters-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minnesota Operating Engineers JAC | one to one | one to five | Minnesota Roofing JAC | three to one | three to one | Minnesota Teamsters JAC | one to one | four to 10 | Northern Mechanical and Iron Range Plumbers and Pipefitters JATC | one to one | one to two | Northern Minnesota Carpenters JAC |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Northern Minnesota Millwrights JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "northern-minnesota-millwrights-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/northern-minnesota-millwrights-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "one to one | one to five | Minnesota Roofing JAC | three to one | three to one | Minnesota Teamsters JAC | one to one | four to 10 | Northern Mechanical and Iron Range Plumbers and Pipefitters JATC | one to one | one to two | Northern Minnesota Carpenters JAC | one to one | one to one | Northern Minnesota Millwrights JAC |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "California", "trade_or_program": "Operating Engineers \u2013 Northern California", "initial_ratio": "not less than one apprentice for each four journeymen", "thereafter_ratio": "same", "scope": "public works", "computation_basis": "hourly", "statute_citation": "Labor Code 1777.5 (g)", "id": "operating-engineers-northern-california-california", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/operating-engineers-northern-california-california/", "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/RatioExemption.htm", "source_quote": "hourly ratio of five journeymen hours per one apprentice hour as required by Labor Code 1777.5 (g) is per craft and only includes straight time hours, not overtime. At the end of the project, straight time apprentice hours must equal one hour for every five straight time journeyman hours for each craft. For example, if you have a total of 100 journeyman hours at the end of the project in a craft, you would need 20 apprentice hours in that same craft. If you fall under the regulations set forth in a specific program's standards, then you are allowed to use the maximum ratio set forth in those standards. Please contact the program or DAS for a copy of its standards. If you agree to be governed by the regulations set forth by the California Apprenticeship Council, then the minimum and maximum ratio is the same: a total of one apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours for the project as a whole. Contractors with an Individual Contractor Exemption granted by the Chief of DAS per Labor Code Section 1777.5 (j) or \u00a7 1777.5(k) still need to submit a Notice of Contract Award Information ( DAS 140 ) to the appropriate apprenticeship committee(s). The Individual Contractor Exemptions and Apprentice Committee exemptions pertain only to the ratio of apprentices on a Public Works project. Minimum Ratio Exemptions The following are exemptions to the minimum ratio, however an employer can and is encouraged to employ an apprentice as the second person on the job whenever possible and allowed by the apprenticeship program standards. Operating Engineers Northern California \u2013 Applies to all Contractors | Contractors are required to utilize a minimum ratio of not less than one apprentice for each four journeymen |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "California", "trade_or_program": "Operating Engineers \u2013 Southern California", "initial_ratio": "not less than one apprentice for each five journeymen", "thereafter_ratio": "same", "scope": "public works", "computation_basis": "hourly", "statute_citation": "Labor Code 1777.5 (g)", "id": "operating-engineers-southern-california-california", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/operating-engineers-southern-california-california/", "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/RatioExemption.htm", "source_quote": "hourly ratio of five journeymen hours per one apprentice hour as required by Labor Code 1777.5 (g) is per craft and only includes straight time hours, not overtime. At the end of the project, straight time apprentice hours must equal one hour for every five straight time journeyman hours for each craft. For example, if you have a total of 100 journeyman hours at the end of the project in a craft, you would need 20 apprentice hours in that same craft. If you fall under the regulations set forth in a specific program's standards, then you are allowed to use the maximum ratio set forth in those standards. Please contact the program or DAS for a copy of its standards. If you agree to be governed by the regulations set forth by the California Apprenticeship Council, then the minimum and maximum ratio is the same: a total of one apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours for the project as a whole. Contractors with an Individual Contractor Exemption granted by the Chief of DAS per Labor Code Section 1777.5 (j) or \u00a7 1777.5(k) still need to submit a Notice of Contract Award Information ( DAS 140 ) to the appropriate apprenticeship committee(s). The Individual Contractor Exemptions and Apprentice Committee exemptions pertain only to the ratio of apprentices on a Public Works project.", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Roofers and Waterproofers Local 96 JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one, three to two, four to three, six to four", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "roofers-and-waterproofers-local-96-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/roofers-and-waterproofers-local-96-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036,", "verified_fields": [ "state", "statute_citation" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Roofers and Waterproofers Local 96 JAC (slate and tile)", "initial_ratio": "one to two", "thereafter_ratio": "one to two", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "roofers-and-waterproofers-local-96-jac-slate-and-tile-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/roofers-and-waterproofers-local-96-jac-slate-and-tile-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "one to two | Northern Minnesota Carpenters JAC | one to one | one to one | Northern Minnesota Millwrights JAC | one to one | one to one | Roofers and Waterproofers Local 96 JAC | one to one three to two four to three six to four | | Roofers and Waterproofers Local 96 JAC (slate and tile) |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "S.E. Minnesota Plumbers and Steamfitters JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to two", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "s-e-minnesota-plumbers-and-steamfitters-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/s-e-minnesota-plumbers-and-steamfitters-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "one to two | Northern Minnesota Carpenters JAC | one to one | one to one | Northern Minnesota Millwrights JAC | one to one | one to one | Roofers and Waterproofers Local 96 JAC | one to one three to two four to three six to four | | Roofers and Waterproofers Local 96 JAC (slate and tile) | one to two | one to two | S.E. Minnesota Plumbers and Steamfitters JAC |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "South Central Minnesota Electrical JATC", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "south-central-minnesota-electrical-jatc-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/south-central-minnesota-electrical-jatc-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minnesota Plumbers and Steamfitters JAC | one to one | one to two | South Central Minnesota Electrical JATC | two to one |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "St. Paul Electrical JATC", "initial_ratio": "two to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "st-paul-electrical-jatc-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/st-paul-electrical-jatc-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minnesota Plumbers and Steamfitters JAC | one to one | one to two | South Central Minnesota Electrical JATC | two to one | two to one | St. Paul Electrical JATC |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "St. Paul Plumbers JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "two to four journeyworkers for second apprentice, five to seven journeyworkers for third apprentice, eight to ten journeyworkers for fourth apprentice", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "st-paul-plumbers-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/st-paul-plumbers-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "one to one | one to two | South Central Minnesota Electrical JATC | two to one | two to one | St. Paul Electrical JATC | two to one | two to one | St. Paul Plumbers JAC | one to one | two to four journeyworkers for second apprentice, five to seven journeyworkers for third apprentice, eight to ten journeyworkers for fourth apprentice |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "California", "trade_or_program": "Teamsters \u2013 Southern California", "initial_ratio": "not less than one apprentice for each five journeymen", "thereafter_ratio": "same", "scope": "public works", "computation_basis": "hourly", "statute_citation": "Labor Code 1777.5 (g)", "id": "teamsters-southern-california-california", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/teamsters-southern-california-california/", "source": "https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/RatioExemption.htm", "source_quote": "hourly ratio of five journeymen hours per one apprentice hour as required by Labor Code 1777.5 (g) is per craft and only includes straight time hours, not overtime. At the end of the project, straight time apprentice hours must equal one hour for every five straight time journeyman hours for each craft. For example, if you have a total of 100 journeyman hours at the end of the project in a craft, you would need 20 apprentice hours in that same craft. If you fall under the regulations set forth in a specific program's standards, then you are allowed to use the maximum ratio set forth in those standards. Please contact the program or DAS for a copy of its standards. If you agree to be governed by the regulations set forth by the California Apprenticeship Council, then the minimum and maximum ratio is the same: a total of one apprentice hour for every five journeyman hours for the project as a whole. Contractors with an Individual Contractor Exemption granted by the Chief of DAS per Labor Code Section 1777.5 (j) or \u00a7 1777.5(k) still need to submit a Notice of Contract Award Information ( DAS 140 ) to the appropriate apprenticeship committee(s). The Individual Contractor Exemptions and Apprentice Committee exemptions pertain only to the ratio of apprentices on a Public Works project.", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption", "initial_ratio": "two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours", "thereafter_ratio": "two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "twin-cities-carpenters-jatc-hud-exemption-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/twin-cities-carpenters-jatc-hud-exemption-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one | three to one | *The first number represents the apprentice. Apprenticeship programs with other ratios These apprenticeship programs have ratios that are different than the Apprenticeship Ratio Policy above. Registered apprenticeship programs not listed below are training apprentices according to the standard Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy. The ratios listed below were updated as of June 1, 2026. For the most recent ratio refer to the organization\u2019s collective bargaining agreement. Program | Initial ratio* | Thereafter* | Twin Cities Carpenters JATC - HUD exemption | two to one; at least one apprentice must have over 4,000 hours |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Twin Cities Carpenters JATC (Metro, Mankato, St. Cloud, Rochester)", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "twin-cities-carpenters-jatc-metro-mankato-st-cloud-rochester-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/twin-cities-carpenters-jatc-metro-mankato-st-cloud-rochester-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Twin Cities Floor Coverers JAC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to one", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "twin-cities-floor-coverers-jac-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/twin-cities-floor-coverers-jac-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Per Minnesota Statute 178.036, the supervision ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site except for occupations in the building and construction trades or any hazardous occupation as defined by state law where the ratio is one apprentice for the first journeyworker employed at the work site plus one apprentice for each additional three journeyworkers employed at the work site. Minnesota ratio for journeyworkers to apprentices Program | Initial ratio* | thereafter* | Minnesota Apprenticeship Ratio Policy | one to one |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Twin Cities Ironworkers Local 512", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to four", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "twin-cities-ironworkers-local-512-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/twin-cities-ironworkers-local-512-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Twin Cities Ironworkers Local 512 | one to one | one to four | *The first number represents the apprentice.", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] }, { "state": "Minnesota", "trade_or_program": "Twin Cities Plasterers JATC", "initial_ratio": "one to one", "thereafter_ratio": "one to four", "scope": "both", "computation_basis": "headcount", "statute_citation": "Minnesota Statute 178.036", "id": "twin-cities-plasterers-jatc-minnesota", "url": "https://referencesource.org/state-apprenticeship-ratios-by-trade/twin-cities-plasterers-jatc-minnesota/", "source": "https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-ratios", "source_quote": "Minnesota Plumbers and Steamfitters JAC | one to one | one to two | South Central Minnesota Electrical JATC | two to one | two to one | St. Paul Electrical JATC | two to one | two to one | St. Paul Plumbers JAC | one to one | two to four journeyworkers for second apprentice, five to seven journeyworkers for third apprentice, eight to ten journeyworkers for fourth apprentice | Twin Cities Plasterers JATC | one to one | one to four |", "verified_fields": [ "initial_ratio", "state", "statute_citation", "thereafter_ratio", "trade_or_program" ], "derived_fields": [ "computation_basis", "scope" ] } ] }