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Library of AIR's Apprenticeship Partners

Welcome to the AIR Source & Grow Talent Partner Directory—your gateway to a national ecosystem of over 160 partners advancing high-quality apprenticeship opportunities across a wide range of occupations. Led by the American Institutes for Research (AIR), this network includes Hire Ready multi-employer sponsors which operate as registered multi-employer sponsors operating across 30+ states.

Use this library to find partners to support your talent related goals, use the filters on the left to search by location, occupation, and partner type. To clear the filter click "reset".

As a U.S. Department of Labor-funded industry intermediary, AIR collaborates with employers, educators, workforce organizations, and community-based entities to increase adoption of registered apprenticeships. Through the Apprenticeships for Tech initiative, partners gain access to tools, templates, and guidance to source and grow talent, design multi-employer programs, and connect individuals to paid, mentored career pathways with industry-recognized credentials. Not a partner and want to join this powerful network? Learn how here. link: contact-us

Hire Ready Intermediaries - registered apprenticeship program sponsors work with employers to hire apprentices or train existing staff as apprentices, intermediaries administer the programs to relieve employers of that burden.

Employer Sponsor - registered apprenticeship programs operated and administered by the employer for their talent needs, launched and supported by AIR.

Developing- may be either a single employer or an intermediary working with AIR to design, build, launch and run an apprenticeship program. They are not yet registered.

Champions - these organizations partner with AIR to promote apprenticeship to their networks of employers, and work to expand apprenticeship as an effective talent development solution.

Collaborative TA - regional, state and national organizations that partner with AIR to deliver technical assistance to potential and current sponsors to build, sustain, improve and grow programs.

Pipeline - organizations that support individuals in gaining life and basic skills to prepare them to be ready for an apprenticeship program. They help programs source talent that is eager to learn and ready to work.

Training - these organizations are well positioned to partner with sponsors to provide the classroom (non-on-the-job), or related technical instruction (RTI) for programs. Trainers are may also be intermediary sponsors.

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ACI Learning

At ACI Learning, we train leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether you're starting your IT career, mastering your profession, or developing your team, we're with you every step of the way. We believe that training is not a transaction, but an ongoing essential of life-long learning and career growth. We help you choose which learning path suits you best, deliver personalized training in the way you want it, and help you find the right career opportunity. ACI is a national apprenticeship program sponsor, and is registered in several states.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Network Support Specialist
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
CO
FL
NJ
TN
TX
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Dallas Metro
San Antonio
Colorado Springs
Jacksonville
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

ActivateWork, Inc.

ActivateWork is a talent solutions organization that transforms high-potential individuals into highly skilled, valuable team members. Our unique combination of rigorous recruiting, industry-driven training, curated job matches, and professional skills coaching prepares new employees to show up ready to contribute on day one. ActivateWork coordinates the front-loaded training and brings on hiring partners to do the OJL to complete the apprenticeship program.
At ActivateWork, we’ve already built the infrastructure—so you don’t have to. Our ready-to-launch Registered Apprenticeship Programs make it easy to hire, train, and retain top talent without the cost or complexity of starting from scratch. You get a proven model that works, with hands-on support every step of the way.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Dev Ops Analyst
Software Developer
Tech Support Specialist
State:
CO
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Training

Aspiritech

Aspiritech is a world-class QA testing company that empowers individuals on the autism spectrum to fulfill their potential through meaningful employment combined with social opportunity.
Aspiritech is a tech services agency providing training and employment programs for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Boulder Chamber of Commerce

The Boulder Chamber of Commerce partners with employers and colleges to deliver Registered Adult Apprenticeships that blend paid work, structured instruction, and mentor support. Each program addresses regional workforce needs and culminates in an industry‑recognized credential.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
CO
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell’s Registered Apprenticeship Program develops technical and craft talent through paid on-the-job training paired with accredited classroom instruction. Apprentices rotate through real project assignments under experienced mentors to build career-ready skills.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

Careercnx

Career CNX is a Denver-based leadership consulting firm that offers a proprietary SaaS platform and coaching services to help professionals align personal and professional goals, enhancing performance and career advancement. While Career CNX does not currently offer a registered apprenticeship program, it provides resources to support career development and job placement.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
CO
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

CCS Technology Group

CCS Technology Group’s IT Apprenticeship blends paid hands-on work in software support and networking with CompTIA-aligned technical instruction. Apprentices receive one-on-one mentorship and gain industry credentials over a 12- to 18-month cycle.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

City Colleges of Chicago

Apprenticeship programs at City Colleges of Chicago combine classroom and on-the-job learning to make up a typical 40-hours work week.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

College of DuPage

Project Hire‑Ed places apprentices with local employers and supports college coursework for stackable certificates. Participants earn a paycheck, graduate debt‑free, and obtain industry‑aligned credentials.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

CyberUp

CyberUp’s 12-month, paid apprenticeship program connects Security+-certified talent with employers for hands-on cybersecurity experience. Apprentices receive mentorship, ongoing training, and career coaching—building a direct pathway into full-time cybersecurity roles with high retention and success rates.
Cyber Up is responsive, innovative and collaborates with others in this space.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
CO
IL
MO
NC
City or Region:
St Louis Metro
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

DeVry University

DeVry University offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online. DeVry is developing a registered apprenticeship in at least five states with plans to go national in the next two years.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Network Support Specialist
Tech Project Coordinator
Tech Support Specialist
State:
CA
GA
IL
City or Region:
San Diego Metro
Orlando Metro
San Francisco Metro
Chicago Metro
San Antonio
DC Metro
Columbus Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Training

Per Scholas

Per Scholas offers Department of Labor–registered, earn-and-learn apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity and IT support, designed to bridge the tech skills gap and promote economic mobility. Apprentices receive hands-on training, industry-recognized certifications, and mentorship, preparing them for full-time roles with leading employers. With a proven track record of success, Per Scholas has partnered with over 850 employers nationwide to place graduates in high-demand tech positions. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that underrepresented communities have access to quality tech careers.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
IT Generalist
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
AZ
CA
CO
FL
GA
IL
MD
MA
MI
MO
NJ
NY
ND
OH
PA
TX
WA
City or Region:
Phoenix Metro
Los Angeles Metro
Denver Metro
Orlando Metro
Atlanta Metro
Chicago Metro
Indianapolis
DC Metro
Boston Metro
Detroit Metro
Kansas City Metro
St Louis Metro
New York/Newark Metro
Buffalo Metro
Charlotte Metro
Cincinnati Metro
Columbus Metro
Philadelphia Metro
Pittsburgh
Dallas Metro
Houston Metro
Seattle Metro
Austin
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

TechNation Careers

TechNation Careers offers a 12‑month, Department of Labor–registered IT apprenticeship designed to launch Security+ and IT Support talent into full-time roles. Apprentices receive paid, hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured classroom training—empowering diverse, refugee, and immigrant professionals while helping employers build a skilled, cost-effective tech workforce.
Focused on expanding employer engagement.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
UX/UI
State:
CO
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline

Think Data Solutions

ThinkData enables companies to leverage data apprenticeship to upskill existing employees and new hires. People gain invaluable hands-on experience, achieve the CompTIA Data+ certification — a unique, vendor-neutral credential in the data field — and receive unparalleled training from ThinkData.

Occupation:
Data Analyst
State:
AL
LA
SC
City or Region:
Birmingham Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee sponsors a USDOL-approved Industrial Maintenance Registered Apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with college coursework in high-growth trades. Employers provide tuition sponsorship so apprentices graduate without debt and earn competitive wages throughout the program.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Network Support Specialist
Tech Support Specialist
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary