Registered sheet metal worker apprentices by county, open recruitment windows where the state publishes them, and how the apprentice tier fits Virginia's licence ladder. Updated nightly.
Virginia has 158 registered sheet metal worker apprentices in active status (fiscal year 2025, DOL RAPIDS), placed in 38 counties, 0.2 per 10,000 residents. That is 3.9 apprentices for every 100 employed sheet metal workers in the state, the rate at which the trade is training its own replacements.
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Registered sheet metal worker apprentices by county of the apprentice, largest first. Each county links to its sheet metal workers market page.
| County | Apprentices | Share | Per 10k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News city | 20 | 13% | 1.1 |
| Virginia Beach city | 13 | 8% | 0.3 |
| Roanoke city | 12 | 8% | 1.2 |
| Chesapeake city | 11 | 7% | 0.4 |
| Norfolk city | 11 | 7% | 0.5 |
| Portsmouth city | 11 | 7% | 1.1 |
| Chesterfield County | 10 | 6% | 0.3 |
| Hampton city | 10 | 6% | 0.7 |
| Rockingham County | 7 | 4% | 0.8 |
| Henrico County | 6 | 4% | 0.2 |
| Roanoke County | 6 | 4% | 0.6 |
| Suffolk city | 4 | 3% | 0.4 |
| Isle of Wight County | 3 | 2% | 0.7 |
| Richmond city | 3 | 2% | 0.1 |
| Scott County | 3 | 2% | 1.4 |
| 23 other counties | 28 | 18% |
Source: DOL RAPIDS apprenticeship FY2025, active status, county-coded; as of December 31, 2025.
Credential types the No dedicated Virginia sheet metal worker licence. Sheet metal work is regulated through the state's mechanical/HVAC licensing where it applies: Virginia Board for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Tradesmen Program. issues for this trade: Virginia mechanical/HVAC credential covering ductwork and sheet metal, Registered apprenticeship (USDOL or joint apprenticeship committee). See how to get a sheet metal worker license in Virginia for hours, exams and renewal.
Sources: registered apprentices: DOL RAPIDS apprenticeship FY2025, active status, as of December 31, 2025; employment: BLS QCEW construction x OEWS occupation share (estimate); population: U.S. Census 2023 estimates.
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