Apprenticeship Council

The Virginia Apprenticeship Council, established by the Virginia General Assembly (§2.2-2044) sets standards for apprentice agreements in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Council includes eleven members, four representatives from employer and employee organizations respectively with familiarity of apprenticeable occupations are appointed by the Government. The remaining three members of the Council serve as ex-officio members include:

• Director, Virginia Works (Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)
• Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System
• A local superintendent from a school division that provides apprenticeship related technical instruction