Announcements
Barber Registered Apprenticeship Program Changes
Please note that recent changes have been made regarding the Barber occupation in Virginia. To view more information on the Licensing Requirement Update, visit the DPOR website.
2018 Outstanding Apprentices
On Friday, November 30, 2018 the Division of Registered Apprenticeship recognized its 2018 Outstanding Apprentices. The Division also celebrated its 80th Year Anniversary as the State Apprenticeship Agency.
2018 VOSH Conference
We would like to thanks everyone who attended the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Conference in Williamsburg last week. Over 333 attendees, 33 vendors and participants from many outside organizations took part in the conference this year. The conference was a great success and we hope to see all of you again next year.
National Apprenticeship Month
The Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hereby officially recognizes National Apprenticeship Month.
Outstanding Apprentice Awards and 80th Anniversary Event
This year DOLI is blending this Outstanding Apprentice Recognition with the 80th Anniversary Celebration. Help us to recognize apprentices and nominate your outstanding apprentice. Please used the link to the enclosed Nomination Form.
2018 VOSH Conference Keynote Speaker – Ricky Rollins
Ricky Rollins was the first accident for Steel Dynamics. He was almost killed on December 30, 1995. The accident was caused by not properly evaluating a hazard. He talks about the accident and how it could have affected his family.
Esthetics Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Introducing a new Esthetics Registered Apprenticeship Program. To view the details, visit the link at the DPOR website Esthetics Registered Apprenticeship Program
Opioid Crisis – 2018 VOSH Conference
Every day, 115 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Chia-Chia Chang, MPH, MBA is a Public Health Analyst with NIOSH. She will be speaking at the 2018 VOSH Conference on the opioid crisis in the workplace.
Apprenticeship – Start to Finish
The Virginia Department of Labor & Industry, partnered with over 2,000 employers, offer the Virginia Registered Apprenticeship Program that trains and produces highly skilled workers.
National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) November 12-18, 2018 is a national celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, education, and other partners a chance to demonstrate their support for Registered Apprenticeship.