Employer Benefits
Registered Apprenticeship:
Building a Skilled Workforce in the 21st Century
On the job training and classroom related instruction provide a systemic and effective method of training apprentices with the skill and knowledge needed to be successful in an occupation. Journeyman certification for the HVAC Technician (left) and Carpenter (right) are two examples of the many Registered Apprenticeship Training Programs in the Greater Hampton Roads Area.
What is Apprenticeship? Benefits! Requirements! It Works!
David W. Taylor, Director
Apprenticeship Related Instruction
Greater Hampton Roads
520 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, Virginia 23666
Phone: 1-757-766-1100 ext 315
Fax: (757) 766- 5685
E-mail: dtaylor@nhrec.org
Linda Logan, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 1-757-1100 ext 362
E-mail: llogan@nhrec.org
What is Apprenticeship?
For either new hires or existing employees, Apprenticeship is a voluntary training system providing businesses with skilled employees. Apprentices learn the “how to” of their occupation on the job, under direction of highly skilled employees; and they learn the “why” through related instruction taught in the classroom.
On-the-job training (OJT) is training in the workplace that enables the apprentice to learn and perform his or her job. OJT ensures that the apprentice is fully trained in all areas of the occupation.
Related Instruction is training that occurs in the classroom. Tailored to your needs, related instruction builds the theoretical and technical knowledge needed for an occupation. Apprentices usually spend 18 months up to four years, depending on the occupation, five to six hours per week in class. The related instruction at the Center is approved by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and is transferable to other providers in the state of Virginia.
State-certified training. Apprentices are awarded a certificate of completion from the Commonwealth of Virginia after successful completion of the on-the-job-training and related instruction. The employer must agree that the apprentice has learned the skills of the occupation before an Apprenticeship Certificate is awarded.
How Does Apprenticeship Benefit Me?
- Apprenticeship provides skill training and job related theory to your company’s needs. Apprentices learn things in the classroom that they can use to solve problems on the job.
- Apprenticeship helps you meet your needs for a reliable supply of highly qualified, skilled labor.
- Apprenticeship increases job satisfaction, improves employee moral, and reduces job turnover and absenteeism.
- Apprenticeship provides safe workers.
- Apprenticeship provides a pool of future supervisors.
- Apprenticeship helps you attract better qualified applicants.
- Apprenticeship prepares employees for licensing exams in those occupations which are licensed.
- Through apprenticeship, you gain the services of Apprenticeship Field Representatives with the Department of Labor & Industry and Related Instruction Coordinators who will assist you in setting up a structured training program which meets your company’s needs.
- Meet with an Apprenticeship Field Representative who will assist you in developing a registered training program for your company.
- Review with an area Related Instruction Coordinator, the classroom instruction program that meets your needs.
- Identify the employee(s) who will provide the on-the-job-training.
- Identify the employee(s) who will be apprentices.
It Works!
Apprenticeship training is a proven, cost-effective system for training employees in occupations requiring a wide range of skills and knowledge. Over 2,500 Virginia businesses in all sectors of our economy; manufacturing, services, and construction, currently use apprenticeship to meet their skill training needs. Each year thousands of apprentices complete their training and receive apprenticeship certificates which are recognized throughout the country.
Apprenticeship training can benefit any size employer. Many of the state’s largest employers use apprenticeship training. Most apprenticeship programs; however, are registered to small businesses.
For more information on services we provide, contact Linda Logan at llogan@nhrec.org , or call 1-757-766-1101.