Registered Apprenticeships for Employers and Sponsors
STUDIES SHOW USING REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP RESULTS IN:
81%
reduced turnover*
91%
improved employee loyalty*
96%
improved company culture*
78%
product or process innovation*
*https://www.apprenticeship.gov/sites/default/files/aai-infographic-employers-11-11-22.pdf
An Employer’s Introduction to Registered Apprenticeship
Welcome to Virginia Works’ Registered Apprenticeship Program! If you are a Virginia employer trying to find highly skilled workers, we are here to help you – every step of the way. Setting up a Registered Apprenticeship program gives you a valuable talent pipeline you can rely on.
A Virginia Works Registered Apprenticeship Consultant will work one-on-one with you, helping you meet your hiring goals. We provide end-to-end guidance and connect you with the resources you need to build your workforce.
Your program is completely customizable to meet your business needs. Better yet, our services are free, and registration is a simple four-step process. After reviewing the instructional video, you can reach out to us via this form to be contacted by a Registered Apprenticeship Consultant to work with you to create your new Registered Apprenticeship Program.
How Do I Get Started with Apprenticeship?
1.
Confirm Eligibility
Your Registered Apprenticeship Consultant (RAC) will ensure your company’s eligibility through the State Apprenticeship Minimum Standards.
2.
Create Work
Process Schedule
You and your RAC will create a Work Process Schedule, a detailed outline of what your apprentice will learn on the job.
3.
Create Related
Technical
Instruction Plan
You’ll work with your RAC to put together Related Technical Instruction, a classroom-based learning plan that complements the apprentice’s on-the-job training.
4.
Register Program
on R.A.P.I.D.S. Database
Finally, you’ll officially register your apprenticeship program by completing and uploading just four forms to your account in our R.A.P.I.D.S. database.
With these four simple steps, your Registered Apprenticeship Program will be up and running. When you are ready to start identifying potential apprenticeship candidates, we can help with that, too.
I’m Ready to Begin!
Tell us about your business, and we will match you with a consultant.
Tax Credits
Find out about your eligibility.
Employer Registration
Register your business with a Registered Apprenticeship Consultant (RAC).
Still Have Questions?
Consult our FAQs to learn more about starting a Registered Apprenticeship Program!
Below you will find Registered Apprenticeship Consultants in your Region. Select the name of the region to expand the information.
Registered Apprenticeship Contacts
Alexandria Region
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Falls Church
David Galloway
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Alexandria Virginia Career Works
5520 Cherokee Ave Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22312
David.Galloway@virginiaworks.gov
(571) 453-6262
Bay WIB
Accomack, Caroline, Fredericksburg, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northampton, Northumberland, Richmond County, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Westmoreland
Union/Association RA Programs
Miguel Granillo
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Fredericksburg Virginia Career Works
10304 Spotsylvania Ave. #100
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Miguel.Granillo@virginiaworks.gov
(703) 712-3714
Capital Workforce Region
Charles City County, Chesterfield, City of Richmond, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan
Diana Leyva
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Chesterfield Virginia Career Works
304 Turner Road
N Chesterfield, VA 23225
(804) 305-5903
Central and South-Central Workforce Regions
Amelia, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Brunswick, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Lunenberg, Lynchburg City, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward
Pedro Ortiz
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Lynchburg Virginia Career Works
3125 Odd Fellows Road
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(804) 221-6420
Crater Workforce Region
Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Emporia, Greensville, Hopewell, Petersburg, Prince George, Surry, Sussex
Alice Weathers
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Prince George Virginia Career Works
4300 Crossings Blvd.
Prince George, VA 23875
Alice.Weathers@virginiaworks.gov
(434) 320-8507
Greater Roanoke Workforce Region
Allegheny, Botetourt, Covington City, Craig, Franklin, Roanoke, Roanoke City, Salem City
State Agency RA Programs
Kara Joyce
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Greater Roanoke Workforce Region
707 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 666-8324
Hampton Roads Workforce Region #1
Chesapeake, Chesapeake City, City of Norfolk, Gloucester, Hampton City, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach City, Williamsburg City, York, Yorktown
Clayton Duvall
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Norfolk Virginia Career Works
861 Glenrock Rd, STE 100
Norfolk, VA 23502
Clayton.Duvall@virginiaworks.gov
(757) 666-9846
Hampton Roads Workforce Region #2
Franklin City, Greenville County, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News City, Southampton County, Suffolk, Suffolk City, Sussex
Maynard Stowe
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Virginia Career Works
4010-C Victory Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Maynard.Stowe@virginiaworks.gov
(757) 666-9847
Northern and Alexandria/Arlington Workforce Region
Bristow, Loudoun County, Manassas City, Manassas Park, Prince William County
Marina Caminos
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Fredericksburg Virginia Career Works
10304 Spotsylvania Ave. #100
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Marina.Caminos@virginiaworks.gov
(757) 666-9848
Piedmont Workforce Board Region
Albemarle, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Rappahannock
Alice Weathers
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Prince George Virginia Career Works
4300 Crossings Blvd.
Prince George, VA 23875
Alice.Weathers@virginiaworks.gov
(434) 320-8507
Shenandoah Workforce Region
Augusta, Bath, Buena Vista, Clarke, Frederick, Harrisonburg, Highland, Lexington, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Staunton, Warren, Waynesboro, Winchester
Marco Pineda
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Shenandoah Valley
609 Cedar Creek Grade, Suite D1
Winchester, VA 22601
Marco.Pineda@virginiaworks.gov
(703) 712-2649
Western Piedmont, New River/Mt. Rogers, and Southwest Virginia
Bland, Bristol City, Buchanan, Carroll, City of Danville, City of Galax, City of Norton, City of Radford, City of Martinsville, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Henry, Lee, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russel, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe
Karen Rhodes
Registered Apprenticeship Consultant
Virginia Career Works- NRV Mount Rogers
Mailing: P.O. Box 1229 Radford, VA 24141
Physical: 51 A West Main Street Radford, VA 24141
Karen.Rhodes@virginiaworks.gov
(540) 285-0592
More Team Members:
Grant Staff
Demetrice Toliver
Interim Director of Programs and Grants
Anna Hughes
Grant Project Manager
Regional Managers
Diana Lyons
Registered Apprenticeship Regional Manager – Western
Virginia Career Works Center- NRV Mount Rogers
Mailing: P.O. Box 1229, Radford, VA 24143
Physical: 51A West Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
(540) 666-8319
Faith Clayton
Registered Apprenticeship Regional Manager – Eastern
Virginia Career Works Center- Fishersville Valley
1076 Jefferson Highway
Staunton, VA 24401
Faith.Clayton@virginiaworks.gov
(540) 487-1681
Service Trade Registered Apprenticeship Consultants and Support
Andrew Johnson
Service Trades Registered Apprenticeship Consultant – Eastern, Central
Cierra Morgan
Program Support Technician
Tereza Edwards
Service Trades Registered Apprenticeship Consultant – Western, Northern Virginia
Below are Frequently Asked Questions about the Registered Apprenticeship Program for apprentices.
Registered Apprenticeship 101
What is Registered Apprenticeship?
Registered Apprenticeship (RA) is a proven, cost-effective system for training employees in a variety of occupations that require a wide range of skills and knowledge; it is an ideal way for employers to build and maintain a skilled workforce.
Registered Apprenticeship combines supervised on-the-job training with Related Technical Instruction (RTI) specific to the apprentice’s chosen occupation.
What Occupations are Apprenticeable?
For a full and accurate listing of apprenticeable occupations, please visit the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship.
What is a Journeyworker’s Credential?
Upon the successful completion of a Registered Apprenticeship, the registered apprentice is considered a Journeyworker.
A registered apprentice who completes both on-the-job training and the related technical instruction is given a Journeyworker’s Completion certificate and a Journeyworker’s Card.
A Journeyworker’s credential is a national credential, portable to all 50 states and in some cases, internationally.
How Does Registered Apprenticeship Benefit the Community or the Commonwealth?
Apprentices become taxpayers on day one.
Strong apprenticeship programs help to keep youth in their rural communities.
Strong programs send a strong message to those looking at Virginia for economic development expansion or relocation that we have an able workforce and a robust employment training model in Registered Apprenticeship.
For the Employer:
What is a Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor and how do I become one?
A Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor is an employer, business, or association operating a Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Each program is administered by the sponsor and registered in the sponsor’s name.
What are the benefits for Employers/Sponsors using the Registered Apprenticeship Training Model?
Registered Apprenticeship consultants provide free registration and personalized program development services.
RA’s mentorship model lets you clone your best employee and create a clear pathway and career growth for employees.
RA boosts retention and fosters loyalty.
Successful completion of the RA Program earns the apprentice nationally recognized certification as a Journeyworker.
What is the cost to register with the division of Registered Apprenticeship?
There is no cost to be a Sponsor of Registered Apprenticeship; this is a voluntary, state sponsored program.
What is Related Technical Instruction (RTI) and where can my Apprentices receive it?
Related Technical Instruction (RTI) is the theory that corresponds to the apprenticeship occupation.
RTI may be provided by high schools, career and technical education centers, local community colleges, universities, associations, private instruction, providers, or sponsors.
Online instruction may be available as well as traditional classroom styled delivery.
Theory options are evolving as technology and business needs change.
Education Specialists will work to help meet the needs of your company and industry.
Can I offer part-time Registered Apprenticeships?
Yes. Although full-time work is preferred, speak with your Registered Apprenticeship Consultant to make sure all requirements will be met.
The term for completion will be extended as needed.
Are Registered Apprenticeships only available for Union Members?
No. While many union programs do run Registered Apprenticeship programs in Virginia, most of the sponsors are private companies.
The Department urges all employers: union, private, state, and local government, to take a new look at Registered Apprenticeships. It is an employment training model that delivers results.
I am ready to adopt the Registered Apprenticeship model. What are the next steps?
Contact your local Registered Apprenticeship Consultant.
Your consultant will come to your place of business and explain the details of the program and help you with the steps to becoming a sponsor.
Find your Registered Apprenticeship Consultant here.