September’s Brown Bag is your chance to learn from The Experts…Our Registered Apprenticeship Consultants September 27, EST 12 to 1 The Division of Registered Apprenticeship has served the Commonwealth for 8 decades. Over the last 10 years, Registered Apprenticeship has evolved beyond the trades. Join us on Monday, September 27 when each Regional Office will... Read more »

National Disability Employment Awareness Month “Why Not”? October 25, EST Noon to 1:00 p.m. A panel of Experts from Virginia State Government agencies chat with the Division of Registered Apprenticeship.  The Title of the Program is “Why Not?”  We have discussed “why” inclusive recruitment and selection from ALL demographics gives employers a competitive edge….so why... Read more »

This year’s NAW will take place from November 15-21, 2021, (see press release –https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20210907). Since we initially launched NAW seven years ago, NAW has spurred more than 5,000 events, 700 proclamations and 470,000 attendees across the country.  The continued success of NAW in these past years is due in large part to your efforts to diligently... Read more »

In Honor of National Apprenticeship Week/Month, The Division of Registered Apprenticeship will reveal the nominations for Registered Apprenticeship Ambassadors. Each of our 13 RA Consultants has made a regional nomination. Today we highlight them. Please join us with this quick registration link:https://bit.ly/303pIwe Please tune in to commend and congratulate the 2021 Registered Apprenticeship Ambassadors. Monday,... Read more »

There will be a Safety and Health Codes Board Meeting held on December 3 2021 at 10:00 A. M.at the Fairfield Public Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23223. The public may also attend the meeting using webex. Room Capacity Limit 50 (including Board members and DOLI staff). INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THE SHCB MEETING... Read more »

16 VAC 25-220 - Final Permanent Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19 Pursuant to Governor Youngkin's Executive Order 6, issued January 15, 2022: The Safety and Health Codes Board is to convene an emergency meeting of their membership to discuss whether there is a continued need for the Permanent Standard for... Read more »

Hear ye, Hear ye, calling all Chamber of Commerce members! Behold the attributes of Registered Apprenticeship – the gem of a program that is 84 years young in Virginia. Registered Apprenticeship is the best work-based learning occupational training model this side of the Mississippi. Can Registered Apprenticeship boost your company’s retention? Quality of worker? Community... Read more »

This annual event raises awareness of hazards in grain storage and handling operations. March 29 – April 4-8, 2022 will be the sixth annual Stand-Up Week and is sponsored by the OSHA and National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), Grain Handling Safety Council (GHSC), and Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) national Alliance and other... Read more »

The Virginia Apprenticeship Council will meet Thursday, March 31, 2022. The meeting will take place at the office of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation located at 9960 Mayland Drive in Training Room #3 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign raises awareness of the danger of falls in construction and other industries. The signature event is the annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, which encourages employers to set aside time during the week to focus on fall prevention efforts and training. The Stand-Down typically coincides with Construction Safety... Read more »