
Henry Williams Automotive apprentice diagnosing the problem with a customers truck.
Building tomorrow's workforce through hands-on learning

| ABOUT THE PROGRAM | FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS | FOR BUSINESSES | CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES |
Registered Apprenticeship (RA) is a proven workforce development model that combines paid, hands-on training with related classroom instruction. High school juniors and seniors gain real-world work experience, earn a paycheck, develop industry-recognized skills, and work toward a nationally recognized credential—all while completing high school. Employers benefit by developing a skilled talent pipeline and training future employees to meet their workforce needs.
Through the regional partnership, Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke City Public Schools, Botetourt County Public Schools, and Salem City Schools collaborate with local employers and Virginia Works to provide Registered Apprenticeship opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in high-demand industries.
Henry Williams Automotive apprentice diagnosing the problem with a customers truck.
G&H Contracting Construction Apprentice working on masonry.
Fort Lewis Baptist Church Preschool Early Childhood Apprentice working with a student.
Shelor Motor Mile Auto Technician Apprentice
G&H Contracting Construction Apprentice at The Glebe
Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Culinary Apprentice prepping for dinner service.
Salem Water Department Apprentice working on water treatment
Western Virginia Water Authority Apprentice at the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant.
A student apprentice working at Varney Electrical making electrical conduit components.
Interested in Student Apprenticeships? Contact Us!
Roanoke County Public Schools
Amanda Painter
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Email: apainter@rcps.us
540-562-3900 ext 10334
Jason Suhr
Director of CTE
Email: jsuhr@rcps.us
540-562-3900 ext 10331
Roanoke City Public Schools
Jess Truax
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Email: jtruax@rcps.info
540-853-6303
Salem City Public Schools
Tracey Fobare
Work-Based Learning Specialist
Email: tfobare@salem.k12.va.us
540-387-2437 ext. 51024
Jeff Bird
Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability
Email: jbird@salem.k12.va.us
540-389-0130
Botetourt Co. Public Schools
Katrina Kish
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Email: kkish@bcps.k12.va.us
540-632-1150
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