doli apprenticeship brochure
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Division of Registered Apprenticeship
Virginia Department ofLabor and Industry
Headquarters Contact Number (804) 786-2382
www.doli.virginia.gov
Verona Field Office201 Lee HighwayP.O. Box 77Verona, Virginia 24482Phone: (540) 248-9280Fax: (540) 248-9824
Lynchburg Field Office3704 Old Forest Road, Suite BLynchburg, Virginia 24501Phone: (434) 385-0806Fax: (434) 385-0848
Abingdon Field OfficeThe Johnson Center468 East Main Street, Suite 114Abingdon, Virginia 24210Phone: (276) 676-5465Fax: (276) 676-5461
Northern Virginia Region10515 Battleview ParkwayManassas, Virginia 20109Phone (703) 392-0900Fax: (703) 392-0308
Central VirginiaNorth Run Business Park1570 E. Parham RoadRichmond, Virginia 23228-2360Phone: (804) 371-3104Fax: (804) 371-3166
Tidewater RegionInterstate Corporate CenterBuilding 66363 Center Drive, Suite 101Norfolk, Virginia 23502Phone: (757) 455-0891Fax: (757) 455-0899
Southwest RegionBrammer Village3013 Peters Creek RoadRoanoke, Virginia 24019Phone (540) 562-3580Fax: (540) 562-3587
Verona Field Office
Northern Virginia Region
Southwest Region
RichmondCentral Region
Abingdon Field Office
Lynchburg Field Office
Richmond Headquarters
Tidewater Region
For more information on registered apprenticeships, contact an apprenticeship field representative at your local DOLI office.
Sponsor Testimonials
“Apprenticeship training has helped our company produce qualified and knowledgeable electricians for over 25 years and it assures the customer that they are getting a safe electrical system. We have found that apprenticeship training gives individuals a huge head start with their career in the electrical industry.”Eric DuBose, L.E. Ballance Electrical Service, Inc.
“In our industry, we need competent helpers and skilled tradespersons. As competition for such tal-ent increases, Colonial Webb Contractors has taken a proactive approach to develop our people to prepare them for future opportunities, technical challenges and leadership roles. In short, “we are growing our own”. Bill Skelley, HR Colonial Webb Contractors
“Wooldridge Heating & Air, Inc. has been a sponsor of the Virginia Apprenticeship Program since 1978. Our experience with apprenticeship has been very positive. In order to have the competitive edge in your industry, offer Registered Apprenticeship to your new hires; you both will benefit.”Trisha Wooldridge, Wooldridge Heating & Air, Inc.
“I am an apprentice graduate of the Sheet Metal Class of 1967. I am also the current President of the Virginia Apprenticeship Alumni Association. Every industry, every occupation has changed over the years; but Apprenticeship remains the most reliable safety and training tool there is. Each year, I see Registered Ap-prenticeship getting bigger and better.”Ray Louth, Sheet Metal Workers’ InternationalAssociation - Local 180
“Graham Packaging Company has trained nearly 30apprentices. Over the years, the registered apprentice-ship program has provided Graham Packaging withhighly trained employees to support our needs. Theapprenticeship program is a valuable tool allowing Gra-ham Packaging to remain as a viable and competitivebusiness for years to come.” Craig McLean, Graham Packaging Plastics
Apprentice Testimonial
“The opportunities the apprenticeship has offered me are beyond compare. I have learned a trade skill com-plete with on-the-job and classroom training, received a college education (Associates in Applied Science de-gree), and the opportunity for advancement within the organization. It is the best decision I ever made.”Kristine Grafton, Outstanding Apprentice, 2007Norfolk Naval Shipyard
DOLI Offices
Electrician Plumber CosmetologistHVAC Mechanic, MaintenanceElectrician, MaintenancePipe Fitter, ConstructionOptician, Dispensing IIMachinist Sheet Metal Worker Electronics MechanicBarber Electronics TechnicianPipe Fitter, ShipMachinist, OutsideShipfitter Carpenter Refrigeration MechanicElectrician, Ship and BoatTeacher AidRigger, MarineBricklayer Drafter, MarineLine ErectorMillwrightStructural-Steel WorkerDiesel MechanicMaint. Repair, BuildingSurveyor (Party Chief)Pipe Cover and InsulatorYouth Devel. PractitionerLand SurveyorWastewater-Treatment OperatorOperating EngineerRooferIronworkerPainter, ShipyardAutomobile MechanicDirect Support SpecialistSecretary
Apprenticeship occurs in a wide variety of occupations. Here are the 40 most highly sought after apprenticeships in Virginia.
Not Just Hard Hats!
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sec
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work
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plo
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size
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div
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appre
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• Reg
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ppre
ntice
ship
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ablis
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he
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f th
e Virgin
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ppre
ntice
ship
Act
of
1938
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pro
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t em
plo
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ms
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to indust
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ntice
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vate
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com
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as a
sponso
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a re
cruitm
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ing e
mplo
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a c
om
pet
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ge
in
the
mar
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size
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loyees
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ntice
s en
joy
a hig
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qual
ity
of
life,
hig
her
lifet
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earn
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and lifel
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kills
• Appre
ntice
s re
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men
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they
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they
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Ste
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pp
ren
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• Educa
te y
ours
elf ab
out
opport
unitie
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r a
voca
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car
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• Ta
lk t
o s
chool or
voca
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counse
lors
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curr
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emplo
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talk
to y
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bec
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ntice
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kills
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the
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en
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ski
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ansl
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into
bet
ter
emplo
yees
for
busi
nes
s, indust
ry,
consu
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s an
d t
he
Com
monw
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ntice
s co
ntr
ibute
to t
he
tax
bas
e w
hile
they
are
lea
rnin
g•
Ski
lled a
ppre
ntice
s co
ntr
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to t
he
stre
ngth
of Virgin
ia’s
infr
astr
uct
ure
•
Mai
nta
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g a
hig
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ski
lled w
ork
forc
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vides
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for
corp
ora
tions
to c
om
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Virgin
ia a
nd c
ontr
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to e
xpan
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conom
ic d
evel
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ent
Div
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n o
f Reg
iste
red A
ppre
ntice
ship
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it o
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