Registered Apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship
It Pays โ It Works
Who is Apprenticeship for?
Whether you are looking for your first job, a better job, or your dream job, the earn-while-you learn model of Registered Apprenticeship can help you get there.
Apprenticeship is open to anyone the age of 16 or older. Apprenticeship is for High School students, career-switchers, veterans, military dependents, business start-ups, returning citizens, emerging industries, dislocated workers, expanding companies, immigrants, individuals with disabilities, family businesses, relocating corporations, low-income individuals โ all who wish to contribute are welcome.
Most industries support occupations that are considered โapprenticeableโ.
Throughout the Commonwealth, Registered Apprenticeship Consultants stand ready to assist Employers and apprentices.ย Employers seeking to adopt Registered Apprenticeship intentionally and voluntarily agree to the premises of the model as an ideal way to train their talent in a specific occupation.
What else do you need to know?
- Apprentices are employees on the payroll and must be paid at least minimum wage
- Apprentices are mentored on the jobsite by subject matter experts
- Apprentices participate in approved Related Technical Instruction
- Apprentices must be kept safe on the jobsite
- Apprentices are rewarded as they gain skills with scheduled wage increases of the Employer/Sponsorโs choosing
After an Employer/Sponsor has fully registered with their local Registered Apprenticeship Consultant, it is the responsibility of the Employer to recruit and select their own apprentices. The Registered Apprenticeship Consultant will assist with the next step of registering and coaching the apprentice on how to log hours, maintain Related Technical Instruction participation and generally succeed in their Registered Apprenticeship opportunity on behalf of the Employer/Sponsor.
Potential Sponsor/Employer
Recruit, train, mentor, and retain your talent pool through the RA model. RA Consultants work with you to customize a flexible program that covers training and education. Providing this professional development reduces turnover, builds your bench and creates a holistic culture in your workplace through teamwork and mentorship.
- Signing up is easy
- No fee to register as a sponsor
- DOLI RA Consultants assist at each step
- Programs can be customized to industry needs
Potential Apprentice
The apprenticeship model appeals to high school students, transitioning military, veterans, military spouses, returning citizens, career-switchers and more. This is an opportunity to get on-the-job training from highly skilled experts in your field of choice. Attend classes at your local community college, vocational-technical center, online, and on the job without accumulating debt.
- Create your own career path and earn while you learn
- Work in an occupation that allows you to grow
- Earn a nationally recognized credential
Virginia Apprenticeships
The apprenticeship model appeals to high school students, transitioning military, veterans, military spouses, returning citizens, career-switchers and more. This is an opportunity to get on-the-job training from highly skilled experts in your field of choice. Attend classes at your local community college, vocational-technical center, online, and on the job without accumulating debt.
Virginia Apprenticeships – 16VAC20-21-10
- Create your own career path and earn while you learn
- Work in an occupation that allows you to grow
- Earn a nationally recognized credential
Contact Us
Address
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
600 East Main Street, Ste 207
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone Number
Office: (804) 371-2327
Fax: (804) 371-6524
Email Address
General Questions:
apprenticeship@doli.virginia.gov