Community Colleges
The Related Technical Instruction (RTI) component of the Registered Apprenticeship (RA) model is constantly changing and evolving. Our team is always working towards meeting the needs of employers to better serve them and their apprentices by sourcing RTI and highlighting full programs offered across the state. The Virginia Community College system is just one of the seven ways an apprentice can receive the RTI required to complete their program. A list of approved programs has been compiled based on the Division’s review of all 23 Community Colleges across Virginia. Because courses and schedules change each semester, we cannot guarantee an all-inclusive list, but have provided links to each school’s webpage and provided contact information. It is important for the employer/sponsor to verify the instruction offerings for their apprentices. If difficulties arise in sourcing RTI, as per usual, please contact your Registered Apprenticeship Consultant with the Department of Labor and Industry.
Blue Ridge Community College
Kevin Ratliff
Vice President, Workforce Development
One College Lane
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
540-453-2264
Ratliffk@brcc.edu
Approved Programs
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Mechatronics
Welding
Web Site Address
https://www.brcc.edu/
Central Virginia Community College
Jason Clarke
Coordinator of CTE Initiatives
3506 Wards Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-832-7797
clarkj@centralvirginia.edu
Approved Programs
Machining
Information Technology
Welding
Early Childhood Development
Web Site Address
https://centralvirginia.edu/
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Gary Keener
V.P. Workforce Development Services
1000 Dabney Drive
Clifton Forge, VA. 24422
540-863-2900
gkeener@dslcc.edu
Approved Programs
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Electrical
Industrial Maintenance
Culinary Arts
Web Site Address
http://www.dslcc.edu/
Danville Community College
Cheryl Terry
Dean of Workforce Services
1008 South Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
434-797-8475
chery.terry@danville.edu
Approved Programs
Machining
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Welding
Information Systems Technology
Early Childhood Development
Auto Mechanic
AssistantAdministrative
Cybersecurity
Mechanical Maintenance
Electrical
Web Site Address
http://www.danville.edu/
Reynolds Community College
Leah Exline
Program Director Opticianry Department
1651 East Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228
804-523-5415
lexline@reynolds.edu
Approved Programs
Optician (available in-person and online)
Web Site Address
https://www.reynolds.edu
John Tyler Community College
James L. Britton
Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
13101 Jefferson Davis Highway
Chester, VA 23831
804-240-7466
jbritton@jtcc.edu
Eastern Shore Community College
Dr. Patrick Tompkins
Vice President, Academic, Student & Workforce Education
29300 Lankford Highway
Melfa, VA 23410
757-789-1748
ptompkins@es.vccs.edu
Approved Programs
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Electrical
Early Childhood Development
Industrial Technology
Web Site Address
https://es.vccs.edu/
Germanna Community College
Ben Sherman
Apprenticeship Coordinator
18121 Technology Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
540- 937-2901
bsherman@germanna.edu
Approved Programs
Electrical
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Industrial Maintenance/Machinist
*Utilizes NCCER Curriculum
Web Site Address
https://www.germanna.edu/
Lord Fairfax Community College
Sherry Pinto
Operations Registration Lead
173 Skimisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22645
540-869-0754
spinto@lfcc.edu
Approved Programs
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Construction Project Management
Mechatronics
Early Chilldhood Development
Electrical
Heavy Equipment Operator
Plumbing
Combination Welding
Cyber Security
Software Developer
*Utilizes NCCER Curriculum
Web Site Address
https://lfcc.edu/
Mountain Empire Community College
William “Bill” Brownsberger
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Solutions
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA. 24219
276-523-7467
wbrownsberger@mecc.edu
Approved Programs
Welding
Industrial Maintenance
Information Systems
Early Childhood Development
Web Site Address
https://www.mecc.edu/
New River Community College
Ross Matney
Workforce Development Coordinator
New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Office: Edwards Hall 211
Dublin, Virginia 24084
540-674-3600, extension 4352
rmatney@nr.edu
Approved Programs
Automotive Analysis
Early Childhood Development
Web Site Address
https://www.nr.edu/
Northern Virginia Community College
Keila Louzada
Director of NOVA Workforce
21335 Signal Hill Plaza #303
Sterling, Va 20164
703- 948-7585
klouzada@nvcc.edu
Approved Programs
Information System Technology (Cyber Security)
Early Childhood Development
Web Site Address
https://www.nvcc.edu/
Patrick & Henry Community College
Rhonda Hodges
Vice President
Workforce, Economic and Community Development
Patrick Henry Community College
276-656-0256
rhodges@patrickhenry.edu
Approved Programs
Welding
Early Childhood Development
Information Systems Technology
Web Site Address
http://patrickhenry.edu/
Paul D. Camp Community College
Dr. Toni Johnson
Director of Workforce Development
100 N. College Drive
Franklin, VA. 23851
757-925-6342
ajohnson@pdc.edu
Approved Programs
Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation
Information Technology
Web Site Address
https://www.pdc.edu/
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Samuel “Sam” Northington
501 College Drive Stultz Center
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-961-5377
snorthington@pvcc.edu
Approved Programs
Early Childhood Development
Information Systems Technology
Web Site Address
https://www.pvcc.edu/
Rappahannock Community College
Eric Barna Ph.D.
Vice President of Instruction
52 Campus Drive
Warsaw, VA 22572
804-333-6771
ebarna@rappahannock.edu
Southside Virginia Community College
Dr. Chad Patton
Dean of Career and Occupational Technology
200 Daniel Road
Keysville, VA 23947
434-949-1038 Office
434-774-6312 Cell
chad.patton@southside.edu
Approved Programs
Information Technology
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Early Childhood Development
Web Site Address
http://southside.edu
Southwest Community College
Jessica Dotson
Career Services Coordinator Workforce & Continuing Education
PO Box SVCC
Richlands, VA 24641
276- 964-7262
jessica.dotson@sw.edu
Approved Programs
Welding
Information Systems
Early Childhood Development
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Web Site Address
https://sw.edu/
Thomas Nelson Community College
Franz Albertini
Director of Career Services & Workforce Transitions
99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
757-825-2956
albertinif@tncc.edu
Tidewater Community College
Temporarily Vacant Position
Program Coordinator
Apprenticeship Institute
Tidewater Community College
Tri-Cities Center
1070 University Blvd. Suite 1121
Portsmouth, VA 23703
757-822-1504
apprenticeship@tcc.edu
Approved Programs
Mechatronics
Automotive Technology
Electrical
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Information Systems Technology (Cyber Security)
Web Site Address
http://tcc.edu/
Virginia Highlands Community College
Robert Phillips
Dean of Workforce Development
100 VHCC Drive
Abingdon, VA. 24212
276-739-2496
rphillips@vhcc.edu
Approved Programs
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
Electricity
Electrical Technology
Machine Operator
Welding
Child Development
Web Site Address
https://www.vhcc.edu/home
Virginia Western Community College
Shonny Cooke
Career Services Manager
Career Center 206-D
3074 Colonial Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
540-857-6124
scooke@virginiawestern.edu
Wytheville Community College
Perry Hughes
Vice President of Workforce Development and Occupational Programs
276-223-4757
phughes@wcc.vccs.edu
Web Site Address
https://www.wcc.vccs.edu/