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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.

27 results found

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

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 Electrical Contractors Association

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), offers robust apprenticeship programs across the U.S

Occupation:
Electrician
Tech Project Coordinator
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

NextGen Policy

NextGen Policy offers policy fellowships and workforce development programs that immerse participants in project-based policy work, stakeholder engagement, and professional coaching to cultivate the next generation of policy leaders.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Tech Project Coordinator
Tech Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
State:
CA
City or Region:
Sacramento Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

North Carolina Technology Association

NC TECH is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NC TECH’s mission is to foster growth and champion innovation in North Carolina’s tech sector, while providing a voice for the tech community. NC TECH’s membership includes 700 member companies, organizations and institutions employing more than 250,000 workers in North Carolina.

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

Opportunity Knox - Diverse IT

Opportunity Knox administers USDOL-registered apprenticeships in construction and IT. The multi-year programs combine on-the-job training with related instruction and mentorship, culminating in nationally recognized credentials.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Other
Tech Project Coordinator
State:
MI
CA
GA
City or Region:
Atlanta Metro
Lansing–East Lansing
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Opportunity@Work

Opportunity@Work operates the ApprenticeshipLand clearinghouse and designs earn-and-learn models in fields such as data analytics and cloud engineering. The team assists employers with program design, recruitment, and outcomes tracking.

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

Pillars of Success

Pillars of Success is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting returning citizens and at-risk youth in the District of Columbia. Through their comprehensive transitional housing program, they provide safe and stable housing for up to 12 months, coupled with essential wraparound services such as job training, placement assistance, financial literacy, life skills training, and legal support. These services are designed to facilitate successful reintegration into the community and prevent recidivism.
While the organization does not explicitly mention a formal pre-apprenticeship program, the skills and support offered align closely with the objectives of pre-apprenticeship initiatives.

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

Public Consulting Group HQ

PCG’s Apprenticeship Management Solutions team helps organizations design, register, and manage USDOL-approved apprenticeship programs by providing curriculum development, apprentice monitoring, compliance assistance, and related technical instruction support.

Occupation:
Network Support Specialist
Tech Support Specialist
Tech Project Coordinator
Data Analyst
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
FL
CA
NV
TX
WI
City or Region:
Houston Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

StartToday SD

StartTodaySD offers a registered apprenticeship framework that helps employers design and expand earn-and-learn programs. The initiative provides funding, technical assistance, and toolkits to address both rural and urban workforce needs.

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