REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Registered Apprenticeship is a time-tested educational method that combines on-the-job training and one-on-one mentoring with theoretical instruction to teach the whys and hows of job performance. Modern apprenticeship programs offer flexibility and innovative approaches for businesses to recruit, train, and cultivate high-performing candidates while also providing better opportunities, improved job satisfaction, and long-term success for career seekers. Recent innovations in the apprenticeship model include the ability to earn college credit and conduct competency assessments. Businesses who incorporate apprenticeship into their recruitment and training efforts report increased employee engagement, reduced turnover, and returns on their investment as much as 40% and 50%*.
* Source: The Benefits and Costs of Apprenticeship: A Business Perspective, November 2016, US Department of Commerce
HOW DOES REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP WORK IN VIRGINIA?
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, Division of Registered Apprenticeship (VDOLI) is the state apprenticeship agency solely responsible for registering apprentices according to national standards. The Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board (SVWDB) partners with VDOLI and numerous regional training providers to facilitate an efficient registration process, customize apprenticeship training that complements a company’s specific training and development strategy, and source financial incentives where applicable.
Registered Apprentices in Advanced Manufacturing
Registered Apprenticeship is a time-tested educational method that combines on-the-job training and one-on-one mentoring with theoretical instruction to teach the whys and hows of job performance. Modern apprenticeship programs offer flexibility and innovative approaches for businesses to recruit, train, and cultivate high-performing candidates while also providing better opportunities, improved job satisfaction, and long-term success for career seekers.
WHAT ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY?
How to Begin?
To create an apprenticeship program or add an occupation to your existing program, SVWDB and partners can provide technical support for program design, instruction alternatives, and enrollment processing. Contact a VDOLI office near you or contact SVWDB.
Notice to RA Sponsors
APPRENTICESHIP FAQ & OJT FAQ
Opportunities in apprenticeship and on-the-job training are growing in the Shenandoah Valley, and career seekers and businesses alike can benefit from new funding aimed to help fill in-demand positions. Below we have some Frequently Asked Questions and resources on the benefits/costs of apprenticeship or OJT programs, information on what regional programs are available, as well as testimonials from regional businesses that have used them.
