Announcements

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney on Registered Apprenticeship

June 6th, 2018 | Announcements.

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney endorses the Registered Apprenticeship program in Virginia

Registered Student Apprentices are filling the demand…

June 6th, 2018 | Announcements.

There is a national shortage of skilled trades workers, and Roanoke is no exception. The Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association knows how hard it is to find quality workers.

County Students sign up as Apprentices

May 29th, 2018 | Announcements.

More than 20 Roanoke County Public School students signed as Student Registered Apprentices with five different companies at a ceremony on May 24.

Save the Date – 2018 VOSH Conference

May 21st, 2018 | Announcements.

The 2018 Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Conference will be held October 31 through November 2, 2018 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Women Wires, Sticks, Bricks, Pipes, Trucks, and Dollars Event.

May 15th, 2018 | Announcements.

The Women Wires, Sticks, Bricks, Pipes, Trucks, and Dollars event, hosted by the Local 10 Plumbers and Pipefitters, in conjunction with the Department of Labor and Industry, brought employers and prospective future Registered Apprentices together.

Struck-By Fatalities

May 14th, 2018 | Announcements.

Many fatal accidents in the workplace occur when someone is struck by material, equipment, machinery, or vehicles. Each year many workers die from “Struck-By” accidents. Employees must be aware of working around equipment, materials, and vehicles in order to avoid “Struck-By” injuries.

National Safety Stand Down Week

May 7th, 2018 | Announcements.

In recognition of National Safety Stand-Down week, Safety Program Director Jennifer Rose and Regional Director Daniel Wells attended the Clark Construction stand-down to bring awareness to falls in the construction industry. We encourage Virginia employers to participate in the national initiative this week.