Appomattox Auto Works partners with Appomattox County Schools to offer first Youth Registered Apprenticeship
Front row, from left: Jonathan Garrett (Appomattox County Public Schools Auto Tech Instructor), Terrence Bush (apprentice) Angela Carter (Appomattox Auto Works) and Annette Bennett (Appomattox County Public Schools Superintendent). Back row, from left: B.J. Carter (Appomattox Auto Works) and Sherie Fulcher (DOLI Registered Apprentice Consultant). Image: Appomattox County High School/Contributed

Appomattox County High School (ACHS) has been busy exploring different ways to offer work based learning and career exploration opportunities for youth interested in putting their learned skills to use on a job site.

ACHS has partnered with the Virginia Department of Labor to offer students Youth Registered Apprenticeships.

ACHS senior Terrence Bush selected to enroll with an apprenticeship program with Appomattox Auto Works in the field of auto tech.

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