Bus Drivers' Apprenticeship Program
Computer Technicians' Apprenticeship Program
Custodian Apprenticeship Program
Clinic Aide, Instructional Aide, Exceptional Learner Classroom Aide, Child Development (Preschool)
Maintenance Employees' Apprenticeship Program
Mechanics' Apprenticeship Program
School Nutrition Apprenticeship Program
Purpose:
The purpose of the apprenticeship program is to ensure the professional development of the School Nutrition Program (SNP) employees by providing relevant educational & on the job training. Employees may earn 5 to 15 percent increase to their salaries with successful completion of level requirements.
Benefits:
Some of the benefits to the staff will be:
Higher pay for a higher level of skills
Enhanced professional image with the school community
Formal recognition by the Labor Dept. for professional achievement
Increased knowledge & skills in school nutrition
Increased ability to implement Augusta County School Board’s Wellness Policy in the nutrition area
The school system will benefit by having a highly qualified work force that will ensure safe & healthy meals for students & staff.
Who is eligible?
Any contracted employee is eligible to enroll. Participation in the program is voluntary. All levels will be open to all employees regardless of job title. If an employee chooses not to participate, they will continue to benefit from the standard pay scale.
How do I enroll?
Obtain an Apprenticeship Action Form from your on-site manager or the SNP’s central office. Send the completed copy to the SNP’s central office. A copy will then be sent to Todd Cook at the Dept. of Labor & Industry.
Can I receive credit for prior coursework?
After review by the SNP supervisor & the VVTC rep, credit may be given. Documentation/transcripts will be required. A passing grade of “C” or better will be required as a minimum before credit is given. To receive credit for any of the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) specialized training courses (ex. Serving it Safe, Healthy Edge, etc.) they must be the most recent edition on the market.
Coursework:
Participants may take more than 1 class per semester & in any order. A “Request for Reimbursement for Continuing Education Courses” must be submitted to Central Office prior to taking the course. Employees will be reimbursed up to $75.00 for the successful completion of a course. Scott Gochenour from VVTC will track the apprentice’s class records & grades.
Will Augusta County Schools provide tuition reimbursement?
Yes. Augusta County Schools will reimburse employees up to $500.00 per course for tuition costs (textbook and supply costs are not reimbursable). Employees must submit the "Request For Reimbursement For Continuing Education Courses" PRIOR to taking a class. Once the class has been successfully completed, verification of passing the course along with a receipt for payment of tuition must be submitted along with the "Reimbursement Claim Form For Continuing Education Courses Completed".
View the tuition reimbursement policy and to obtain reimbursement forms
Level 1 Requirements (Revised 12-23-2013)
Coursework | Food Safety & Sanitation Core Course | Beginning Computers/Intro to Windows | Cleaning/Sanitizing Facilities | Industrial Safety | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hours of Course | 10 | 24 | 30 | 30 | Total: 94 |
Taught by | SNP personnel or National Food Service Management Institute Online Course | VVTC | VVTC | VVTC | |
Cost | Reimbursed up to $75.00 | VVTC fee (Reimbursed up to $75.00) | VVTC fee (Reimbursed up to $75.00) | VVTC fee (Reimbursed up to $75.00) |
In addition to the Level 1 coursework, 2 years of on the job training must be completed (no waiver); plus, the recommendation of the SNP supervisor & a satisfactory performance evaluation must be obtained.
Level 1 Rewards:
Along with a 5% salary increase, a certificate & card with the title of “School Nutrition Program Technician” will be granted.
Level 2 Requirements (Revised 7-1-2014)
Coursework | Healthy Edge | Webinars with applicable Food Safety, Child Nutrition, Special Diets, Wellness topics, (You choose--must have been presented within the last 3 years) | Navigating the Internet | Behaviors of Successful People | Communication | First Aid/CPR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hours of Course | 10 | 10 | 24 | 16 | 30 | 12 | Total: 102 |
Taught by | SNP personnel or SNA School Nutrition University online | SNA School University online webinars or National Food Service Management Institute online webinars | VVTC Online Course | VVTC | VVTC | VVTC or any applicable agency (hospital, Red Cross) | |
Cost | Free or reimbursed up to $75.00 if taken online | Free (All quizzes, PowerPoint slides, & certificate must be printed off for each webinar—a paper must be completed for 3 of the webinars viewed—you must relate the topic to your food service/school nutrition experience & submit to Sandy Neff) | VVTC fee (Reimbursed up to $75.00) | VVTC fee (Reimbursed up to $75.00) | VVTC fee (Reimbursed up to $75.00) | Varies (Reimbursed up to $75.00) Once certified & if the SNP budget allows (call Sandy Neff at 245-5127), the re-certification cost will be reimbursed up to $75.00 per course) |
In addition to the Level 2 coursework, two years of on the job training must be completed (1 year may be waived); plus, the recommendation of the SNP supervisor & a satisfactory performance evaluation must be obtained.
Level 2 Rewards:
Along with a 10% salary increase, a certificate & card with the title of “School Nutrition Program Specialist” will be granted.
Level 3 Requirements (Revised 7-1-2014)
Coursework | School Wellness Meeting the Wellness Challenge & Evaluating School Wellness Activities | Marketing 101 & Marketing 101 Training Pack Course (latest version-2010) | “Target Your Market” Project | ServSafe-pass a test for 5 years certification | Basic Supervision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hours of Course | 20 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 30 | Total: 92 |
Taught by | National Food Service Management Institute online courses (University of Mississippi) | SNA-School Nutrition University online | Project for your site submitted to SNP Supervisor for prior approval—will follow the structure of Marketing 101 (see above) | SNP or Health Dept. or Extension Office personnel | VVTC | |
Cost | Free (Print off all quizzes, final certificate, & complete a 2-page paper assessing your school and district's wellness policies & practices) | Reimbursement up to $75.00 for each section (course & training pack) | Free | Varies-depends on agency (Reimbursed up to $75.00) **Check with Sandy Neff @ 245-5127 to see if entire cost will be covered up front due to Health Dept. requirements of having a “credentialed & knowledgeable” person on site for health department inspections. | VVTC Fee (Reimbursed up to $75.00) |
In addition to the Level 3 coursework, 2 years of on the job training must be completed (1 year may be waived); plus, the recommendation of the SNP supervisor & a satisfactory performance evaluation must be obtained.
Level 3 Rewards:
Along with a 15% salary increase, a certificate & card with the title of “School Nutrition Program Master” will be granted.
Dates of Importance:
Effective April 1, 2009, there is no longer an "open enrollment period" for any apprenticeship program. Employees may enroll at any time. If you are interested in the apprenticeship program for your area of employment, please contact your supervisor/director.
The deadline for completion of course work and/or competency testing for completion on an apprenticeship level in order for a salary adjustment in the upcoming year is April 15th.