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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.

31 results found

ACI Learning

At ACI Learning, we train leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether you're starting your IT career, mastering your profession, or developing your team, we're with you every step of the way. We believe that training is not a transaction, but an ongoing essential of life-long learning and career growth. We help you choose which learning path suits you best, deliver personalized training in the way you want it, and help you find the right career opportunity. ACI is a national apprenticeship program sponsor, and is registered in several states.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Network Support Specialist
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
CO
FL
NJ
TN
TX
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Dallas Metro
San Antonio
Colorado Springs
Jacksonville
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Boost Strategy Group

Boost Strategy Group helps cities and organizations build inclusive tech talent pipelines by aligning training with employer demand in fields like software development, cybersecurity, and data analytics. We specialize in workforce strategy, employer engagement, and creating equitable pathways that connect underserved communities to high-growth digital careers.

Occupation:
AI Specialist
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Drone Technician
GIS Specialist
Mental Health
Project Manager
Tech Support Specialist
Waste Water Treatment
State:
GA
MO
NJ
NC
City or Region:
Atlanta Metro
St Louis Metro
New York/Newark Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Boulder Chamber of Commerce

The Boulder Chamber of Commerce partners with employers and colleges to deliver Registered Adult Apprenticeships that blend paid work, structured instruction, and mentor support. Each program addresses regional workforce needs and culminates in an industry‑recognized credential.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
CO
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Capitol Impact

Capitol Impact is a social impact consulting firm that is dedicated to forging a better future for all Californians. To achieve this mission, we partner with visionary leaders across the social sector to advance practical solutions to our state’s most pressing challenges.

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

City of Albuquerque

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.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
NM
Partner Category:
Developing

City of Charlotte

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.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
NC
City or Region:
Charlotte Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

City of Madison, WI

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.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
WI
Partner Category:
Developing

City of Riverside

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

Occupation:
TBD
State:
CA
Partner Category:
Developing

City of St. Louis, MO

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.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
MO
City or Region:
St Louis Metro
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Developing

CityLab Professional

City Lab Professional's program is for youth apprentices however they can also serve adults.

Occupation:
Network Support Specialist
State:
CA
City or Region:
San Francisco Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

CompTIA INC

CompTIA serves as a National Program Sponsor for technology apprenticeships by providing curriculum development, certification pathways such as A+, Network+, and Security+, and program management support to employers across IT, cybersecurity, and networking.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Project Manager
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline
Training

DeVry University

DeVry University offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online. DeVry is developing a registered apprenticeship in at least five states with plans to go national in the next two years.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Network Support Specialist
Tech Project Coordinator
Tech Support Specialist
State:
CA
GA
IL
City or Region:
San Diego Metro
Orlando Metro
San Francisco Metro
Chicago Metro
San Antonio
DC Metro
Columbus Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Training

Harrison Consultants

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.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
OK
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

Learning How 2 Live

Learning How 2 Live, a nonprofit organization based in Boise, Idaho, offers a Registered Apprenticeship Program designed to support justice-involved youth and adults reentering the workforce. Their mission is to provide workforce readiness training, mentorship, and employment pathways to underserved populations.

Occupation:
Project Manager
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary