Virginia Rural Information Technology Apprenticeship Grant Program
Companies currently enrolled: Wize Solutions, Abingdon, Va.; iGo Technology, Grundy, Va.; Tri-Cities IT, Bristol, Va.
“The Rural IT Apprenticeship Program has been a tremendous help for our business. We’ve been able to bring on two additional people we would not have been able to hire.” Mark Eschle, Vice President of Operations, Wize Solutions
- Competitive grants awarded to small, rural information technology businesses in certain localities in Southwest and Southside regions of Virginia.
- 18-month apprenticeship programs for full-time employees that combine mentorship and on-the-job training to enhance experience and skills.
- Qualified localities: Counties of Alleghany, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe; Cities of Bristol, Danville, Galax, Martinsville, and Norton.
- Each business that receives a grant is eligible to receive funding for no more than five years or until the business employs 100 individuals.
- Businesses must be a registered apprenticeship sponsor at the state or federal level prior to applying to the grant program.
Virginia Rural Information Technology Apprenticeship Grant Program Guidelines
STEP 1:
Contact James Blevins
Before applying for the Virginia Rural Information Technology Apprenticeship Grant Program, you will need to complete the Confirmation of Apprenticeship Registration with the Department of Labor. For assistance with this process, please contact James Blevins at jblevins@swcenter.edu or by phone at (276) 619-4345.
STEP 2:
Complete Your Application for the Rural IT Apprenticeship Grant Program
You will need your Confirmation of Apprenticeship Registration to complete the application at the link below.
For more information contact James Blevins by email at jblevins@swcenter.edu or by phone at (276) 619-4345