MSI - Form for Employers Interested in a NEW RA Program

The Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) is the designated Registered Apprenticeship Industry Intermediary with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) for the Manufacturing and Supply Chain industries. Its workforce development division, the Manufacturing Skills Institute (MSI), works in partnership with VMA to help employers develop and expand Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs by providing technical assistance, industry expertise, and financial incentives to offset program costs. To get started and set up your company with apprenticeship resources, please complete the form below.

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Launching a New Registered Apprenticeship?
Interested in launching a new Registered Apprenticeship Program?

Contact & Company Information

Apprenticeship Interest

Current Knowledge Level

Brand new to apprenticeships (I need full guidance)
Some understanding, need help with format setup
Experienced with apprenticeships, need assistance launching a program

Please specify:

Support Services

Funding & incentives (grants, tax credits, etc.)
Rapid program development & implementation
Curriculum or compentency-based framework creation
Recruiting & retention strategies

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