Apprenticeship is known for attracting high quality applicants who are motivated to succeed.
Training standards are tailored to the sponsor's individual needs.
Enhances employee relations by developing collaborative commitment to achievement.
Enhances problem solving capabilities and versatility of the workforce.
Increases the competitive edge.
Reduces turnover.
Reduces Worker's Compensation.
Increases skill level.
Employees produce quality products.
Creates a pool of skilled employees.
Increases productivity by cultivating a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
Promotes teamwork.
Improved on safety.
Strengthens bond between management, supervisors, and employees.
Who can become an apprentice?
To become an apprentice, there must be a sponsoring organization (registered sponsor). An apprentice can be as young as 16 years of age and there is no upper age limit.
What are the apprentice's responsibilities?
Each apprentice registered under the Minimum Standards of Apprenticeship agrees to be regular in attendance both on-the-job and in the classroom, punctual, proper in conduct, and endeavoring with the utmost ability to attain perfection in practice of the chosen craft or trade.
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry -
Headquarters Address: 13 South Thirteenth Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219-4101
Telephone Number - Office: 804.371.2327 TDD: Fax: 804.786.2376 -
Our Hours are from 8:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday
