by Jessica Gillette | Jul 30, 2025
APPRENTICESHIP MATH REFRESHER COURSE
August 11 – 15, 2025 | Two times available — see options below
All incoming Level l apprentices are required to take a math assessment and achieve a score of 80% or higher to pass. Apprentices scoring below 80% will need to complete a mandatory math refresher course to strengthen their foundational skills. The Math Refresher Course is a mandatory series of five evening sessions.
CLASS OPTIONS
Class #1: August 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2025 from 4:00PM – 6:00PM [each day]
Class #2: August 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2025 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM [each day]
Fee
$55 per participant
Location
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Course Contact
Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Jul 18, 2025
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (VIRTUAL)
**Online registration will close 12PM on Wednesday, September 17. Please reach out to Darlene Hart if you’d like to register after this time.**
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM
Registered Apprenticeship Classes have started — now what? Discover everything you need to know about:
DOLI/Virginia Works
• What’s the difference?
• Meet the staff/reps
Process
• What’s the process to set up your program?
• What is RAPIDs?
• What are Standards of Apprenticeship?
• How do we define work processes?
• What is the employer’s responsibility?
• How does the Licensing Exemption work?
• What is the difference between a journeyperson status/license?
Youth Apprenticeship – The Art of Building Your Pipeline Early
• What you can and cannot do
• Working with high school and CTE Programs
Please email any preliminary questions you have regarding registered apprenticeship to Darlene Hart, ABC-VA State Workforce Development Director.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Owners, HR professionals, apprenticeship administrators and anyone else involved in apprenticeship.
LOCATION
Virtual – a Zoom link will be emailed to participants on September 16.
COST
Free for members, however, registration is required to ensure you receive the virtual link
QUESTIONS
Darlene Hart, ABC-VA State Workforce Development Director
by Jessica Gillette | Feb 27, 2025
2025 NORTHERN VIRGINIA APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATION CEREMONY
Thursday, June 26, 2025 | Holiday Inn, Sterling, VA | 5:30PM – 8:30PM
ABC Virginia is excited to host our 2025 apprenticeship graduation on June 26 at the Holiday Inn in Sterling! Join us for an outstanding evening of recognizing tradesmen from electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and drywall that have committed to a career in construction. #webuildVA
Please note: all guests must be pre-registered. Attire is business casual. Children 12+ only. Register by Monday, June 9, 2025.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by June 17 COB
BAR $675
Two (2) tickets to event, signage at event
END-OF-EVENING-DRAWING $675
Two (2) tickets to event, signage at event
GIFT $675
Two (2) tickets to event, signage at event
Select during registration or email Maureen Nanna to sign up as a sponsor
SPONSORS – THANK YOU!
GRADUATION TICKET
$79 per attendee
Includes plated dinner, two (2) drink tickets and ceremony
AGENDA
5:30PM Cocktail Reception
6:00PM Dinner & Ceremony
Speaker TBA
LOCATION
Holiday Inn
45425 Holiday Drive, Sterling, VA 20166
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Discount group rate: $129/night + tax
Call 703-471-7411 & mention ABC Graduation 2025 or
BOOK ONLINE HERE
Please book by June 25, 2025, to secure the group discount rate
Questions?
Contact Maureen Nanna
by Jessica Gillette | Feb 11, 2025
2025 CENTRAL VIRGINIA APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATION CEREMONY
SOLD OUT!!
Thursday, June 26, 2025 | Dominion Energy Center, Richmond, VA | 4:30PM – 9:00PM
Our annual graduation ceremony is always a magical evening of celebrating our apprentices’ hard work over the last four years. Please note: business casual attire required. No work clothing or boots.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES **SOLD OUT!!**
BRONZE $450
Name and logo on marketing materials, tabletop signage at event, name and logo on website
SILVER $600
Everything above +
Name and logo on backdrop of stage at event
GOLD $875
Everything above +
Signage in hallways at event
PLATINUM $1,200
Everything above +
Signage in front lobby at event, name and logo on back of graduate plaques
DIAMOND $1,500
Everything above +
Name on lighted marquee outside building, personal shoutout to your company’s apprentices on screen at event
GRADUATION TICKET
SOLD OUT!!
$85 per attendee
Includes admission, ceremony, food and entertainment
SPONSORS – THANK YOU!
Questions?
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Oct 9, 2024
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN DEVELOPING AN INTERNSHIP/APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 2:00PM – 3:00PM
This session provides a comprehensive guide to creating impactful internship and apprenticeship programs within organizations. Participants will gain insight into the importance of internships and apprenticeships in today’s workforce, a basic understanding of program design, and ethical and legal considerations.
• Obtain a general understanding of internships/apprenticeship programs and benefits
• Gain basic knowledge of program design and common challenges
• Create engaging internship/apprenticeship experiences
• Gain knowledge of legal and ethical considerations
SPEAKER
Jasmine Walker, Owner, Quinn Consulting Solutions – Jasmine Walker is an accomplished army veteran with a passion for workforce development and early career programs with a focus on connecting women, minorities, and veterans to opportunities in manufacturing and logistics. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, Jasmine leverages her expertise to create transformative pathways for underrepresented groups in these industries. Her dedication to fostering diversity ensures that all individuals have access to meaningful career development programs, empowering them to thrive in their chosen fields. Jasmine is the owner of Quinn Consulting Solutions and Program Manager for the Virginia Management Fellows Program.
LOCATION
Virtual
A meeting link will be sent to registered attendees within 24 hours of webinar.
COST
Members $35
Non-members $45
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
