To develop Virginia's Workforce for the twenty-first century, the Apprenticeship
Office at CVCC is structured to provide a training strategy with these essential
components.
It combines supervised, structured on-the-job training
with related theoretical instruction and is sponsored by employers or
labor-management groups that have the ability to hire and train in a
work environment.
People prepare for work by conducting training in bona
fide work settings.
Requirements are met that are clearly delineated in
Federal and State laws and regulations.
Learned work skill leads towards credentials of a
Certificate of Completion and official journey person status, which
have explicit meaning and recognition in the eyes of the Federal and
State governments and relevant industries.
Investment on the part of the employer or
labor/management program sponsor is tangible and substantial.
Wages are paid (with appropriate increases) to its
participants throughout the training program in accordance with a
predefined wage progression scale.
Participants learn by working directly under the
supervision and tutelage of masters in the craft, trade, or relevant
occupational areas.
Written agreements clarify specific and implicit social
obligations between the program sponsor and the apprentice.
