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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.

66 results found

Idaho Department of Labor

The Idaho Department of Labor a leader in the Apprenticeship Idaho coalition connects employers with apprenticeship coordinators, offers toolkits, and manages a statewide apprenticeship directory. The department tracks outcomes such as retention and average salary and promotes apprenticeships as a cost-effective workforce strategy.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Innovate+Educate

Innovate + Educate partners with employers and policymakers to scale apprenticeship programs in STEM and advanced manufacturing. The organization provides program design, competency frameworks, and technical assistance aligned with regional economic priorities.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
CO
NM
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

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

Learning Alliance

Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) in Tampa, Florida sponsors Registered Apprenticeship Programs in IT, Telecommunications, and Renewable Energy. LAC provides employers turnkey, grant-funded solutions that blend hands-on training and classroom instruction. Programs are nationally registered, promoting diversity and helping apprentices gain high-wage, high-skill jobs while improving workforce retention and pipeline for employers.

Occupation:
Admin services
Construction
Cybersecurity Technician
Electrician
Other
Plumber
Project Manager
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
AR
FL
GA
MA
MI
TX
City or Region:
Orlando Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Louisiana Workforce Commission

Apprenticeship Louisiana helps businesses develop registered apprenticeship programs tailored to meet their workforce needs. Registered apprenticeship programs are offered in a wide range of occupations, including early childhood educator, IT support professional, mechanical engineering technician, electrician, aircraft mechanic, medical biller and coder, plumber, and more. Apprentices earn wages while completing job-related training under experienced instructors.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
LA
City or Region:
Baton Rouge
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Maine Department of Labor

Maine’s Apprenticeship Program delivers industry-recognized registered apprenticeships via an online portal. The department offers technical assistance, program registration, and employer guidance to ensure training aligns with regional workforce needs.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
ME
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Manchester Community College

Manchester Community College sponsors the ApprenticeshipNH IT program, offering one to four years of paid on-the-job training in technical support, network support, and cybersecurity. Related instruction follows CompTIA guidelines with 360 to 753 hours of classroom training.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
NH
City or Region:
Manchester
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards

The Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards oversees the state’s registered apprenticeship system by managing program approval, sponsor registration, and compliance monitoring. The division provides technical assistance, equity-focused outreach, and standardized curricula to ensure apprentices gain nationally recognized credentials and employers build sustainable talent pipelines.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MA
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Merced Union High School District

MUHSD’s Career Technical Education department collaborates with local employers to embed work-based learning into high-school pathways. Students participate in paid internships, industry-aligned coursework, and support services to prepare for in-demand careers.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
Data Analyst
State:
CA
City or Region:
Merced
Partner Category:
Developing

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry

Apprenticeship Minnesota helps businesses develop registered apprenticeship programs tailored to meet their workforce needs. Registered apprenticeship programs are offered in diverse industries, including healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, transportation, skilled trades, and more. Apprentices earn wages while completing job-related training under experienced instructors.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MN
City or Region:
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP)

The Mississippi Apprenticeship Program offers customizable registered apprenticeship services to help businesses develop, recruit, and retain a skilled workforce. Services include program registration assistance, technical support, and outcome tracking.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MS
City or Region:
Jackson
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Missouri Dept of Higher Ed and Workforce (Apprentice Connect)

Apprenticeship Missouri is a statewide initiative designed to connect individuals with hands-on training and career opportunities through registered apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship Missouri is part of the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. It promotes Registered Apprenticeships, which are structured training programs combining paid work experience with classroom instruction.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MO
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

My IT University

My IT University delivers a CompTIA-approved apprenticeship for university students. Participants earn wages while pursuing Cyber Security Support Technician or Data Analyst tracks through instructor-led courses, one-on-one mentorship, and financial support.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
Natl
MD
NC
City or Region:
DC Metro
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Training

National Able Network

National Able Network serves as a workforce intermediary by developing registered apprenticeships in IT, healthcare, and logistics. The organization manages recruitment, curriculum delivery, and retention services to help employers build diverse, pipeline-ready talent.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
IL
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

National League of Cities

The National League of Cities partners with AIR to offer a technical assistance cohort that helps municipalities implement registered apprenticeship programs. Participants gain tools and templates for program development, employer engagement, and USDOL compliance to fill critical municipal roles.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA