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Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Registered apprenticeship is a proven strategy for building a skilled, competitive workforce that meets the needs of employers while creating pathways to rewarding careers for individuals. The Florida Department of Education, Office of Apprenticeship is the official state apprenticeship agency, authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor. As such, we oversee and support the development of high-quality, industry-driven registered apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs that strengthen our economy and communities. Through strategic partnerships with employers, local educational agencies and local workforce development boards, we ensure that apprenticeship remains a trusted, effective model for talent development and career advancement.

Apprenticeship Finder Map
To find a Registered Apprenticeship Program near you, please visit the Apprenticeship Finder Map.

Apprenticeship Training Representatives (ATRs)

Region
Apprenticeship Training Representatives (ATRs)
Counties Covered

1 – Pensacola to Panama City
Paul Adams
850-245-9013
Paul.Adams@fldoe.org
Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Washington

2 – Tallahassee and surrounding area
Paul Adams
850-245-9013
Paul.Adams@fldoe.org
Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla

3 – Jacksonville – Gainesville - Ocala
Julie Nichols
Phone: 850-245-9475
Julie.Nichols@fldoe.org
Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Union

4 – Tampa Metropolitan Area
Lindy Sherrer
850-245-9076
Lindy.Sherrer@fldoe.org
Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter

5 – Orlando Metropolitan Area
Steven Lindas
407-251-2417
Steven.Lindas@fldoe.org
Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole

6 – Space Coast
Anne Everly
321-433-7974
Anne.Everly@fldoe.org
Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Volusia

7 – Southwest Florida
Stephen Seville
941-363-7223
Stephen.Seville@fldoe.org
Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota

8 – Broward and Palm Beach
Valvery Hillsman
754-321-5142
Valvery.Hillsman@fldoe.org
Broward, Palm Beach

9 – Miami and the Florida Keys
Gaby Sablon
850-245-9297
Gabriela.Sablon@fldoe.org
Miami-Dade, Monroe

State Program Reviewer
Lorena Vasquez
850-245-9293
Lorena.Vasquez1@fldoe.org

Director of Apprenticeship

Kathryn Wheeler
850-245-9038
Kathryn.Wheeler@fldoe.org