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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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Des Moines Public Schools

The Tech Squad Apprenticeship at Central Campus immerses high-school and adult learners in real-world tech projects through a paid earn-and-learn model. The program pairs students with industry partners for mentorship, portfolio development, and academic credit alongside career-skills training.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
IA
City or Region:
Des Moines-West Des Moines
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Kentucky Apprenticeship

The Kentucky Career Center’s Office of Industry​​ and Apprenticeship Services offers registered apprenticeships in construction and skilled trades as well as occupations in other fields including aerospace engineer, child development specialist, physical therapy aide, office manager, and more. Apprentices earn wages while completing job-related training under experienced instructors.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
KY
City or Region:
Lexington-Fayette
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Training Concepts

Training Concepts offers a comprehensive, instructor-led apprenticeship program designed to launch careers in information technology. Apprentices engage in hands-on training across various IT disciplines, including cybersecurity, networking, and cloud computing, with courses leading to certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+. The program combines classroom instruction with practical experience, providing a structured pathway for individuals to develop the skills necessary for success in the IT industry. While the program does not guarantee employment, it equips participants with the knowledge and credentials sought by employers in the tech field

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
SC
City or Region:
Columbia Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

VeteraNetwork

VeteraNetwork’s DOL-approved programs deliver paid upskilling in cloud networking, cybersecurity, and DevOps through remote self-paced or live-virtual instruction with mentor support. Employers engage veterans and underserved cohorts in competency-based training leading to recognized credentials.

Occupation:
Software Developer
State:
SC
City or Region:
Lexington-Fayette
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary