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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.

22 results found

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

Carolinas AGC

Carolinas AGC’s Construction Apprenticeship combines paid field training with related classroom instruction in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Employers benefit from workforce development support, credential tracking, and grant coordination.

Occupation:
HVAC
Electrician
Plumber
Carpenter
Residential carpenter
State:
NC
SC
City or Region:
Charlotte Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

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

College of Southern Idaho

CSI’s registered apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with flexible local instruction. Programs prepare apprentices for certification and journeyman licensing while boosting employer productivity and retention.

Occupation:
Carpenter
CNA
Construction
HVAC
Plumber
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Dakota State University

DSU’s Cyber Apprenticeship for high-school juniors and seniors blends hands-on learning in cyber operations with the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits. The program includes tuition and wage reimbursements to make participation affordable for students and host organizations.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Teacher aide
State:
SD
City or Region:
Huron
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Eastern Idaho Plumbers & Pipefitters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee

The Eastern Idaho Plumbers & Pipefitters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), affiliated with UA Local 648, offers a highly respected Registered Apprenticeship Program in Pocatello, Idaho. This union-based program prepares individuals for careers in plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC through a combination of classroom instruction and paid on-the-job training.

Occupation:
Construction
HVAC
Plumber
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline

Fullstack Academy LLC

Fullstack Academy offers immersive software engineering apprenticeships through its Skills Guild. Participants engage in project-based learning, receive mentor coaching, and collaborate with employers to secure paid roles as junior developers.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Software Developer
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Training

Idaho State University

Idaho State University (ISU) offers a range of Registered Apprenticeship Programs through its Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) division and the College of Technology. These programs combine on-the-job training (OJT) with classroom instruction, preparing students for careers in skilled trades and technical fields.

Occupation:
CNA
Construction
Electrician
HVAC
Healthcare
Plumber
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

Michigan Works! West Central

Workforce development board with dedicated staff focused on apprenticeship development. Mainly focused on non-tech occupations, but exploring/adding tech occupations.

Occupation:
Carpenter
CNA
Healthcare
Project Manager
Teacher aide
State:
MI
City or Region:
West Central Michigan
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

North Idaho College Workforce Training & Pre-apprenticeship

North Idaho College’s Workforce Training Center runs USDOL-approved apprenticeships in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades. The programs pair employer-based training with 144 hours of annual classroom instruction to meet industry certification requirements.

Occupation:
Carpenter
CNA
Electrician
Medical assistant
Plumber
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Qwasar Silicon Valley

Qwasar Silicon Valley licenses rigorous software engineering training programs to universities and partners. The platform provides turnkey apprenticeship curricula, mentorship resources, and operational support to launch and scale digital talent pipelines globally.

Occupation:
Software Developer
State:
CA
City or Region:
San Francisco Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

Skill Builders Solutions

A Department of Labor–registered, earn‑while‑you‑learn apprenticeship (typically 1–2 years) designed to launch careers in skilled trades. Apprentices work full-time under experienced mentors while attending structured classroom instruction. Skill Builders also operates a pre-apprenticeship pipeline, recruits top trade talent, and offers employers a turnkey solution to develop and grow a skilled workforce.

Occupation:
Construction
Teacher aide
State:
FL
City or Region:
Miami Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline

Soda Springs High School

Soda Springs High School, part of the Soda Springs School District in Caribou County, Idaho, offers a dynamic and expanding apprenticeship program that connects students with real-world job experience, college credit, and career pathways.

Occupation:
Construction
Teacher aide
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline

Southern Idaho Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee

The Southern Idaho Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) offers a state-approved carpenter apprenticeship program designed to train individuals for skilled careers in construction.

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