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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.

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ActivateWork, Inc.

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.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Dev Ops Analyst
Software Developer
Tech Support Specialist
State:
CO
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Training

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

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

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

Code The Dream

Code the Dream Tandem Apprenticeship
A 6–12 month, Department of Labor–registered tandem apprenticeship that connects vetted junior developers—graduated from CTD’s free Code School—with partner companies (like Cisco and SAS). Apprentices remain CTD employees while working full-time on real-world projects under joint mentorship from CTD senior devs and host-company teams. This plug-and-play model builds diverse tech pipelines and delivers immediate, production-ready results, with many apprentices hired full-time upon completion.
Multiple new staff positions focused on employer engagement.

Occupation:
Software Developer
State:
NC
City or Region:
Raleigh-Durham-Cary
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Training

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

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

Idaho State Board of Education

The Idaho State Board of Education offers a forward-thinking apprenticeship initiative called the Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program (ERAP). This program is designed to address teacher shortages by creating a pathway for individuals—especially paraprofessionals—to become certified educators while continuing to work in their local school districts.

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

Independent Electrical Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (IEC-FECC)

Independent Electrical Contractors Florida East Coast (IEC-FECC) is a regional chapter of the national Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) association. Located in Florida, IEC-FECC represents merit shop electrical and systems contractors and promotes professional growth through apprenticeship training, continuing education, and workforce development programs. The chapter works closely with local contractors, educators, and industry leaders to support high standards in electrical work, advocate for the industry, and address workforce needs across the Florida East Coast region. Their apprenticeship program is registered and provides hands-on and classroom instruction that aligns with national electrical codes and safety standards.

Occupation:
Electrician
Other
State:
FL
City or Region:
West Palm Beach–Boca Raton–Delray Beach
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Independent Health Solutions (IHS)

IHS delivers customized healthcare apprenticeship solutions by pairing paid clinical rotations with structured classroom instruction, mentorship, and compliance guidance to build pipelines of skilled allied-health professionals.

Occupation:
Healthcare
Other
State:
SD
City or Region:
Huron
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Kootenai Technical Education Campus

The Kootenai Technical Education Campus (KTEC) in Rathdrum, Idaho offers high school students hands-on career and technical education, including apprenticeship pathways in partnership with industry and colleges. Programs are in welding, machinery installation, and hydraulics.

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

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

Nampa School District

The Nampa School District in Nampa, Idaho offers a Registered Apprenticeship Program focused on preparing students for careers in information technology through hands-on training and classroom instruction.

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

Nez Perce Tribe

The Nez Perce Tribe in Lapwai, Idaho, offers a forward-thinking and impactful Registered Apprenticeship Program through its Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO). This initiative is designed to empower tribal youth and community members with hands-on training and certifications that lead to sustainable careers.

Occupation:
Construction
Carpenter
Painter
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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