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

Ex-Officio Members

Nicole Overley

Commissioner of Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

David Dore

Chancellor of Community Colleges

Brian Wolford

Director of Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Gary Pan

Commissioner of Department of Labor and Industry

Lisa Coons

Superintendent of Public Institutions

Apprenticeship Council MEMBERS

Seat Name Current Member End Date
Ex Officio members ย  ย 
Commissioner of Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement Nicole Overley ย 
Chancellor of Community Colleges David Dore ย 
Director of Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Brian Wolford ย 
Commissioner of Department of Labor and Industry Gary Pan ย 
Superintendent of Public Institutions Lisa Coons ย 
Gubernatorial appointees ย  ย 
Employee Representative William J. Dunn 6/19/2025
Employee Representative Grant B. Shmelzer 6/19/2025
Employer Representative Patrick J. Dean 6/19/2025
Employer Representative Jameo Pollock 6/19/2025
School Div. Superintendent (Apprenticeship Instruction) Douglas L. Straley 6/19/2025
Employee Representative Steven Masterson 6/19/2026
Employer Representative Latitia D. McCane 6/19/2026
Workforce Training Program Rep. Employee Org. Meghan James Hurt 6/19/2027
Workforce Training Program Representative Michelle Feazell Ramaker 6/19/2027
Employee Representative Doris A Crouse-Mays 6/19/2027
Employer Representative Robert Dudley Harris 6/19/2027

William J. Dunn

Employee Representative
Term Expires: 6/19/2025

Grant B. Shmelzer

Employee Representative
Term Expires: 6/19/2025

Patrick J. Dean

Employer Representative
Term Expires: 6/19/2025

Jameo Pollock

Employer Representative
Term Expires: 6/19/2025

Douglas L. Straley

School Div. Superintendent (Apprenticeship Instruction)
Term Expires: 6/19/2025

Steven Masterson

Employee Representative
Term Expires: 6/19/2026

Latitia D. McCane

Employer Representative
Term Expires: 6/19/2026

Meghan James Hurt

Workforce Training Program Rep. Employee Org.
Term Expires: 6/19/2027

Michelle Feazell Ramaker

Workforce Training Program Representative
Term Expires: 6/19/2027

Doris A Crouse-Mays

Employee Representative
Term Expires: 6/19/2027

Robert Dudley Harris

Employer Representative
Term Expires: 6/19/2027

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You may pay for your inspection certificate invoice online. Accepted methods of payment include:

  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Electronic Check (E-Check)
  • Electronic Transfer (EDI)
  • Money Order
  • Cash IS NOT accepted

If you wish to pay by credit card or e-check, you will need certain information from your invoice, including invoice number and the Virginia number (VA number) of one of the objects. The VA number can be found on the table that appears on the invoice. You will only need to provide one VA number, even if your invoice lists several object numbers.

For all other methods of payment, please follow the instructions on the invoice and the remittance form you received.

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