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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.

46 results found

3C Fiber Construction

3 C Fiber Construction, based in Idaho, is a full-service telecom construction company specializing in fiber optic installation.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Aerocet, Inc.

Aerocet Inc., located in Priest River, Idaho, is a premier manufacturer of composite aircraft floats for seaplanes and amphibious aircraft. Apprenticeship program includes Industrial Manufacturing Technology. The training location is in North Idaho College.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Employer Sponsor

Arapahoe/Douglas Works

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! serves as Colorado’s Apprenticeship Hub by offering no-cost guidance on program development, USDOL registration, and employer recruitment for registered apprenticeships. The workforce center provides post-registration support, including apprentice enrollment, retention strategies, and grant coordination.

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

Better Youth

Better Youth’s registered program serves system‑impacted youth with six months of paid media arts, animation, and gaming training paired with over 150 hours of classroom instruction. The AIM-N-Inspire initiative adds a year of mentorship, professional workshops, and showcase events to launch creative careers at no cost to participants.

Occupation:
Other
State:
CA
City or Region:
Los Angeles Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Employer Sponsor

Black and Global Business Network

The Black and Global Business Network acts as an intermediary to expand apprenticeship access for Black, Indigenous, and other historically underrepresented talent. The organization designs cohort-based pre-apprenticeship training, convenes employer roundtables, and delivers mentorship and placement support to foster equitable pathways into skilled technical and professional roles.

Occupation:
Other
State:
Natl
ID
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

Boundary County School District 101

The Boundary County School District #101, located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, offers a Registered Apprenticeship Program focused on early childhood education. This program is part of Idaho’s broader effort to expand youth and educator apprenticeships across the state.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

Colorado Workforce Development Council

Through Apprenticeship Colorado, CWDC oversees statewide registered apprenticeships by offering technical assistance, tax credit guidance, and equity-focused best practices. The council connects employers, sponsors, and education providers to expand high-quality programs.

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

Craft Education

Craft Education is a leading education technology company that specializes in facilitating apprenticeship programs through its innovative platform, Craft Connect. The platform enables employers, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to manage and scale work-based learning initiatives efficiently. Craft Connect streamlines the administration of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), automates compliance reporting, and integrates on-the-job training with academic coursework, allowing apprentices to earn college credit for their work experience. By leveraging data-driven insights, Craft Education supports the development of job-ready talent and helps bridge the skills gap across various industries.
In September 2024, Craft Education was acquired by Western Governors University (WGU), a nonprofit institution focused on transforming education to better serve untapped talent and meet employer needs. This acquisition accelerates WGU's efforts to expand apprenticeship and other embedded job programs, providing a comprehensive solution that combines degree offerings with work-based learning pathways. The integration of Craft Education's platform enhances WGU's ability to support employers and learners in developing skills that are directly aligned with workforce demands.

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

EmployIndy

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

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
Tech Project Coordinator
IT Generalist
Other
Admin services
State:
IN
City or Region:
Indianapolis
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

GoSprout

GoSprout is a cloud-based platform that streamlines the management of Registered Apprenticeship Programs by helping employers and educators track progress, ensure compliance, and communicate effectively. Founded by Carlos Vazquez—the same founder of Miami EdTech—GoSprout powers Miami EdTech’s apprenticeship initiatives, enabling scalable, efficient STEM apprenticeships that connect learners to career pathways.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
Natl
CA
FL
City or Region:
Miami Metro
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA
Champion

IDACORP Inc

The Idaho Power Company offers a robust and nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program designed to train the next generation of skilled energy professionals. The company offers apprenticeships in 8 different occupations: line worker, station tech, generation specialist, generation tech, meter tech, relay tech, line operations tech, and communications tech.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Idaho Central Credit Union

Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) offers a Registered Apprenticeship Program focused on developing young professionals in the financial services industry. This program is part of Idaho’s broader Youth Apprenticeship initiative, supported by Idaho Business for Education (IBE) and the Idaho Department of Labor.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
City or Region:
Boise
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Idaho Correctional Industries

The Idaho Correctional Industries (ICI) apprenticeship program is a powerful initiative aimed at equipping incarcerated individuals with real-world job skills and industry-recognized credentials to support successful reentry into society.

Occupation:
Carpenter
Graphic designer
Production cook
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Idaho Department of Correction

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) offers a robust Registered Apprenticeship Program aimed at helping incarcerated individuals gain valuable job skills and prepare for successful reentry into society. They have 10 occupations registered.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary