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Virginia Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Is An Apprenticeable Occupation?
  A: An apprenticeable occupation is generally a skilled trade, learned through structured and supervised on­the­job work experience. The occupation is clearly … More
• Q: What Are Some Of The Commonly Used Terms In Apprenticeship?
  A: Sponsor ­ an individual employer, a group of employees, or an association or organization operating a registered apprenticeship program(s). Each program is … More
• Q: How Does An Employer Become A Registered Sponsor?
  A: Contact your local Apprenticeship Representative.
• Q: When An Apprentice Completes His Or Her Apprenticeship What Do They Receive?
  A: Each apprentice who completes the Virginia Apprenticeship Program will receive a completion certificate and a journeyman's card presented by the Virginia Department of … More
• Q: What Are The Benefits Of Apprenticeship?
  A: Apprenticeship is known for attracting high quality applicants who are motivated to succeed. Training standards are tailored to the sponsor's individual needs. … More
• Q: Who Can Become An Apprentice?
  A: To become an apprentice, there must be a sponsoring organization (registered sponsor). An apprentice can be as young as 16 years of age and there is no upper age limit.
• Q: What Are The Apprentice's Responsibilities?
  A: Each apprentice registered under the Minimum Standards of Apprenticeship agrees to be regular in attendance both on­the­job and in the classroom, punctual, … More

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