The Virginia Apprenticeship Council establishes standards for apprentice agreements. The Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry is responsible for administering the provisions of the Voluntary Apprenticeship Act. The Regulations governing the administration of apprenticeship programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia (16 VAC 20-20-10 et.seq) and the Voluntary Apprenticeship Act regulations (Code of Virginia 40.1-117 - 40.1-126).
The Council consists of eight members representing labor and management who are appointed by the Governor. Ex Officio members include: Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, and a local superintendent from a school division that provides apprenticeship related instruction.
The current membership of the Apprenticeship Council and Ex Officio Members consists of:
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Mr. Robert M. Bess |
Ms. Catherine McQuade Term Expires: 06/20/2010 |
Mr. Earl Dickerson Term Expires: 06/20/2010 |
Mr. Alton H. Glass, Sr. Term Expires: 06/20/2010 |
Mr. Dudley Harris Term Expires: 06/20/2009 |
Mr. Darold S. Kemp, Chairman Term Expires: 06/20/2011 |
Mr. Everett C. Patterson Term Expires: 06/20/2011 |
Mr. Lorne Seay Term Expires: 06/20/2010 |
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Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor Virginia Community College System |
Dr. Gary McQuain Augusta County, Public Schools |
Ms. Dolores Esser, Commissioner Virginia Employment Commission |
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The Council meets quarterly throughout the state. For the date and location of the next Apprenticeship Council meeting, please visit the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall site.