Virginia Apprenticeship Council
Apprenticeship Council
The Virginia Apprenticeship Council, established by the Virginia General Assembly (ยง2.2-2044) sets standards for apprentice agreements in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Council includes eleven members, four representatives from employer and employee organizations respectively with familiarity of apprenticeable occupations are appointed by the Government. The remaining three members of the Council serve as ex-officio members include:
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- Director, Virginia Works (Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)
- Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System
- A local superintendent from a school division that provides apprenticeship related technical instruction
Apprenticeship Council MEMBERS
Mr. Douglas L. Straley
Term Expires: 06/2025
Mr. Grant Shmelzer
Term Expires: 06/2025
Mr. Christopher M. Cash
Term Expires: 06/2024
William J. Dunn
Term Expires: 06/2025
Mr. Patrick J. Dean
Term Expires: 06/2025
Dr. Jameo Pollock
Term Expires: 06/2025
Mr. R. Dudley Harris
Term Expires: 06/2024
Dr. Latitia McCane
Term Expires: 02/2026
Steven Masterson
Term Expires: 06/2026
Ex-Officio Members
Ms. Carrie Roth, Director, Virginia Works
Department of Workforce Development and Advancementย
Sharron Morrissey, (Interim) Chancellor Ex-Officio
Virginia Community College System
Designee: Dr. Angela Lawhorne