Registered Apprenticeship Industry Intermediary Support
Supporting Registered Apprenticeships in Manufacturing & Supply Chain
The VMA and our workforce solutions partner, the Manufacturing Skills Institute (MSI), serve as the nationwide Registered Apprenticeship Industry Intermediary for the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), specializing in manufacturing and supply chain industries. Together, we help employers develop and expand Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs by providing technical assistance, industry expertise, and resources to offset program costs.
Our Services
Resources
Our team will help your business:
- access USDOL incentives for program support
- connect employers with grants, tax credits, and financial resources to lower apprenticeship costs
- navigate USDOL and state-level funding programs
- access incentives for workforce development
Rapid Program Development & Implementation
Together, we can:
- guide employers in launching and sustaining Manufacturing & Supply Chain RA programs
- develop industry-aligned models to meet workforce demands
- create customized curriculum, competency-based frameworks, and related instruction plans
- expand RA awareness among Career & Technical Education (CTE) and workforce development programs
Technical Assistance & Partnership Building
As a USDOL Industry Intermediary, we can:
- help employers recruit, train, and retain apprentices in the manufacturing & supply chain fields
- build strategic partnerships to create a skilled talent pipeline
- provide ongoing support to ensure long-term apprenticeship success
Start the Process – Get Resources & Support
MSI and VMA are here to help employers secure USDOL resources and access technical assistance for their Registered Apprenticeship programs.
Whether you have an existing program or want to start one, take the next step by completing the appropriate form. Our team will review your submission and connect with you to discuss next steps.
Contact Wes Smith
Have questions? Speak directly with Wes Smith, Executive Director of MSI, to learn more about this opportunity!
804-655-2353
wsmith@msi-workforce.com
About Our Partnership
This project has been funded, either wholly or in part, with federal funds from the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration under Contract Number 1605C2-22-C-0005. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of the same by the US Government.