U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program
VPM Is Now a
United States Registered Apprenticeship Program
Building the next generation of behavioral health professionals through structured training, real-world exposure, and mission-driven pathways that support schools, families, and communities.
Workforce
Pipeline Development
Schools
Community-Focused Impact
Careers
Structured Entry Pathways
Support
Mentorship & Training
Why This Matters
A workforce solution designed for long-term impact
The Virtual Peace of Mind Apprenticeship Program is designed to create intentional entry points into behavioral health careers by combining exposure, mentorship, structured learning, and practical experience. Rather than leaving future professionals to navigate the field alone, this model builds a guided pathway into meaningful work.
This page is structured to present the apprenticeship program as both a workforce development initiative and a community‑impact model—positioning it well for applicants, sponsors, schools, and strategic partners.
- Designed to support
- Emerging professionals entering behavioral health careers
- Students and career changers seeking structured pathways
- School-based and community-centered mental health initiatives
- Partners interested in workforce sponsorship and development
Apprenticeship Pathways
Multiple tracks. One mission-driven workforce pipeline.
Behavioral Health Apprentice
Develop foundational experience in mental health support, telehealth environments, documentation exposure, and community-centered service delivery.
Clinical Resident Apprentice
Work alongside experienced clinical professionals while developing advanced therapeutic skills, completing supervised clinical hours, and engaging in structured training that supports your path to licensure.
Family Resource Coordination Apprentice
Build practical skills in systems navigation, family advocacy, referral support, and connecting communities to meaningful resources.
Administrative & Operations Apprentice
Gain exposure to the infrastructure that powers care, including scheduling systems, remote operations, workflow management, and program support.
Program Benefits
What participants gain
- Earn practical experience in a mission-driven environment
- Receive structured mentorship and guided professional development
- Explore long-term pathways into behavioral health and support roles
- Strengthen workforce readiness through real-world learning
- Support schools, families, and communities through meaningful service
- Participate in a model designed to expand access to care
How It Works
A clear path from interest to opportunity
1
Explore the apprenticeship pathways and identify your area of interest.
2
Submit an interest inquiry to connect with the VPM team.
3
Complete the screening and readiness process for future cohorts.
4
Begin a structured learning experience with mentorship and exposure to real-world practice.
Support the mission
Partner with VPM to strengthen the workforce of tomorrow
This section is designed to align well with sponsorship, grant, and foundation messaging by showing how apprenticeship support can expand access, opportunity, and long-term community impact.
Sponsor an apprentice
Help remove barriers to entry by supporting workforce training opportunities for emerging professionals.
Support Workforce Development
Through ACCESS Foundation
Invest in the long-term behavioral health pipeline needed to serve students, families, and communities.
Partner with VPM
Collaborate around training, education, sponsorship, or community-based initiatives that expand mental health access.
START YOUR APPRENTICESHIP JOURNEY
Join the apprenticeship interest list
Explore opportunities, express interest, or connect with us to learn how you can enter the behavioral health field or support workforce development.