Partners

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.

The Economic Development Department administers Job Training Albuquerque to offer no-cost, skills-based courses tailored to small businesses, resulting in over 2,600 enrollments from 320 employers, 1,225 new jobs, and $58.7 million in added earning power. In parallel, the Human Resources Department’s Employee Learning Center provides structured onboarding, leadership development, professional certification courses, one-on-one career coaching, and targeted workshops for municipal staff.

The City of Charlotte’s Apprenticeship Charlotte initiative partners with local agencies and employers to offer earn-and-learn pathways in trades, engineering, and IT. Participants earn wages while completing structured instruction and advancing through wage tiers.

The City of Madison offers a youth apprenticeship program through their FLEET division for high school students to work with and be mentored by city fleet technicians.

The City of Riverside's Human Resources team offers a youth apprenticeship program in partnership with the LAUNCH apprenticeship network intermediary.

In partnership with the City Offices of Personnel and the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, St. Louis is exploring apprenticeship to meet critical municipal workforce needs and strengthen partnerships with education and community-based organizations. The city’s disaster recovery efforts from the May 2025 tornado have emphasized the need to develop a strong talent pipeline for skilled trade workers. Jobs with the City of St. Louis offer residents the opportunity to do meaningful work with real impact.

Preparing Central Indiana high school students for the workforce with paid, hands-on experience that complements their traditional coursework.

Harrison Consultants partners with employers and training providers to design and implement custom apprenticeship solutions across technology, manufacturing, and professional services. The firm manages DOL registration, competency-based curriculum development, and progress monitoring, enabling organizations to upskill employees without student debt and achieve measurable retention gains.

Marymount University partners with employers to offer credit-bearing apprenticeships in nursing, cybersecurity, and business. Apprentices combine on-campus instruction with paid on-the-job learning under faculty mentorship.

SOAR Academy is a community-based workforce development and apprenticeship initiative serving the Mississippi Delta. Through partnerships with employers, educational institutions, nonprofits, and community organizations, SOAR provides structured work-based learning that combines technical training, mentorship, leadership development, and industry-recognized career pathways.

Programs include agriculture and food systems, digital media, music and cultural heritage, information technology, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. SOAR works alongside Young Family Farm, Blue Vision LLC, and community partners to create sustainable career opportunities while strengthening rural economic development

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.

Queensborough Community College participates in the CUNY Apprenticeship initiative by enabling associate-degree students to integrate paid, part- or full-time roles in tech and business with their studies. Apprentices graduate with national credentials and strong employment outcomes.

The Strada Education Foundation (formerly Strada Education Group), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a national nonprofit focused on strengthening the connection between education and employment. While Strada does not directly operate apprenticeship programs, it plays a strategic role in expanding access to work-based learning, including apprenticeships, through funding, research, and partnerships.
Strada supports apprenticeships by:
- Funding initiatives that expand work-based learning opportunities
- Partnering with employers, colleges, and community organizations to develop scalable apprenticeship models
- Investing in intermediaries that help launch and manage apprenticeship programs
- Advancing policy and research to promote skills-based hiring and career pathways

The City of Frederick is exploring apprenticeship after participating in the Good Jobs, Great Cities Academy with the National League of Cities and the U.S. Department of Labor. Frederick seeks to improve job opportunities for residents, focusing on high-quality jobs and sustainable employment. Career Connected Learning and Apprenticeship was one of four key areas Frederick identified as an area of focus and created the Office of Opportunity and Transformation to lead these efforts.

Three Rivers PDD supports apprenticeship growth by providing funding assistance, compliance oversight, and regional coordination for earn-and-learn programs. The organization helps local businesses launch and manage apprenticeships across multiple sectors.