VT Apprenticeship Quarterly: Meet The Team + New Open-Door Session!

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VT Registered Apprenticeship Open-Door Session

Learn about Vermont's Registered Apprenticeship Program and get your questions answered! This time is about you and what you want to know. Whether you're a Registered Apprentice, employer, sponsor, or just interested in the program, feel free to join us for this interactive session! Registration is required.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 11:00am - 11:30pm

Click here to register!

News Clippings

National Apprenticeship Week is moving from November to April! To allow for time to transition, 2025 will feature a single National Apprenticeship Day on April 30. In 2026, the celebration will re-expand to a full week. More to come on the Vermont Department of Labor's plans for the 30th.

Learn About The Transition

The 2025-2026 edition of Vermont's Most Promising Jobs brochure is now available. It spotlights high-paying, high-demand jobs, with Registered Apprenticeship occupations receiving special emphasis. This project is done in partnership with the McClure Foundation.

View or Order Copies

Meet The Team!

Sarah Knight

Senior Program Administrator for Apprenticeship

Sarah joined the Vermont Department of Labor in March 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in Vermont career and technical education. As a work-based learning coordinator, she supported students in career exploration and transition planning, introducing her to Registered Apprenticeships. In her current role with VDOL’s Workforce Development team, Sarah is eager to collaborate with businesses to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship programs across diverse industries in Vermont.

Email: sarah.knight@vermont.gov

Christopher Laflam

Apprenticeship Program Technician

Christopher began his career in private industry before joining the State of Vermont in 2013. First with the Department of Mental Health, then the Department of Children and Families and, finally, the Department of Labor, he has been committed to public service and improving the lives of Vermonters. With a background in project management and problem-solving, Christopher looks forward to further expanding the Registered Apprenticeship program by working with employers, sponsors, and apprentices one-on-one to circumvent issues, streamline business processes, and develop programs.

Email: christopher.laflam@vermont.gov

Program Spotlight

G.S. Precision's School of Apprenticeship, located in Brattleboro, was recently featured in January's Vermont Employer Edge. This profile details how the company innovates through Registered Apprenticeship and other methods to create a sustainable workforce in tight labor market conditions.

Read more about G.S. Precision!

Vermont Employer Edge is an email sent by the Vermont Department of Labor to employers statewide with the goal of sharing strategies and resources to strengthen their businesses/organizations. If you would like to receive this email, click here to sign up and be sure to check "Information for Businesses/Employers" when completing the form.

21%

Percentage of Vermont Registered Apprentices between 16 and 18 years old

450+

Vermont companies employing Registered Apprentices

Vermont Apprenticeship Advisory Board

Created in 2023 by Act 55, the Vermont Apprenticeship Advisory Board was established to advise and promote apprenticeship programs across the state. It replaces the State Apprenticeship Council. The Board meets quarterly and provides guidance on program development, policies, and best practices, supported by the Vermont Department of Labor.

Next Meeting: February 20, 2025, 10am - 12pm

Learn More About The Board

View Agendas & Minutes

The Department of Labor exists to improve the lives of working Vermonters.

You can learn more at labor.vermont.gov.

The Vermont Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer that administers equal opportunity programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Free language access assistance is also available. If you are in need of these services, send an email to labor.eoofficer@vermont.gov.