Hampton Roads Workforce Council hosts apprenceship summit [Video]

NORFOLK, Va. — The Hampton Roads Workforce Council celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by kicking off its 10th annual Regional Apprenticeship Summit Tuesday morning.

Attendees gathered at Virginia Peninsula Community College to explore opportunities and partnerships, which organizers said will help shape the future workforce. They also got the chance to learn about new services and programs available to employers looking to expand registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.

“The apprenticeship hub is an aligned system of employers, education providers, and community organizations that create a seamless mechanism,” said Christina Brooks.

Recently, the Hampton Roads Council apprenticeship hub received a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This grant expands the hub’s reach across the region, allowing people to support their families while building careers.

Christina Brooks, the Senior Director …