We have been made aware of changes to the licensing procedures concerning the exemption of the examination for individuals completing an apprenticeship program. There has been conflicting information about when this will take effect and how the process will be streamlined. 

The process is still a two-part process: 

1. As the Related-Instruction Provider, ABC-VA will provide employers with an Official Transcript certifying classroom hours on our letterhead with our signature for apprentices enrolled in ABC-VA related instruction programs. In addition to providing employers with this information, we will also provide a copy to the Department of Labor (DOL).
2. Employers will need to verify completion of On-the-Job Training (OJT) directly with DOL to certify the appropriate hours for time-based apprenticeship programs or the completion of competencies for competency-based apprenticeship programs. This is determined by the Standards of Apprenticeship created between the employer and DOL.

Once the two parts have been completed, DOL will issue an Apprenticeship Action Form containing a red stamp. This form and transcript will need to accompany the licensing application with the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).

Additionally, the Department of Labor now operates under Virginia Works. During this transition, emails and points of contact will be changing. If you receive a bounce back from your Department of Labor rep, please try changing the email address to the “@virginiaworks.gov” email address. For example, Maynard Stowe in Hampton Roads changed from “maynard.stowe@doli.virginia.gov” to maynard.stowe@virginiaworks.gov. Emails are not being forwarded automatically. 

Here is an updated list of regional offices (located here on the DOL website). You may need to call directly to determine who your specific representative is based on the physical location of your home office.

ABC presents the National Craft Competition (NCC) annually to highlight the achievements of the men and women who represent the future of the construction industry. Craft trainees and apprentices travel from across the country to demonstrate their superior skills, training and safe work practices and compete for top honors in their chosen craft.

For the training sponsors, employers and ABC chapters, the NCC demonstrates a staunch commitment to the career paths the construction industry offers.

Congratulations to our 2023 in-house competition champions!

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