The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is responsible for policy and administration of all apprenticeship related instruction. The VCCS coordinates a collaborative effort of employers, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, secondary education, technical centers and local colleges to provide related instruction in highly skilled trades and occupations.
Apprenticeable Occupations
The related instruction is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge of theoretical and technical subjects related to their trade.
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Depending on the occupation, the length of apprenticeship varies between one and six years, with four years of on-the- job training being the average.
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Specialized curriculums are designed to meet specific needs within the trade as well as meet employer needs.
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Apprenticeship related instruction is planned by working directly with sponsoring employers to develop the appropriate academic, technical and core course work for the apprentices.
Registered Apprenticeship - The Benefit of a Workforce in Progress
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry: Apprenticeship
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
USDOL Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services (ATELS)
USDOL Employment and Training Administration: Apprenticeship
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training State Offices
National Apprenticeship Act
Registered Apprenticeship: Industry Fact Sheets
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Gloria Westerman
Director, Educational Career Transitional Programs
(804)819-4950
gwesterman@vccs.edu