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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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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

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

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 Rural Water Association

The Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) offers a highly impactful Registered Apprenticeship Program designed to train the next generation of Water and Wastewater Operations Specialists. This program is essential for ensuring Idaho communities have access to clean drinking water and environmentally sound wastewater treatment.

Occupation:
Waste Water Treatment
State:
ID
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

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

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

The Sun Valley Culinary Institute (SVCI) in Ketchum, Idaho offers a unique and immersive Registered Apprenticeship Program for aspiring chefs and culinary professionals. This one-year program is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and blends rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on experience in local restaurants.

Occupation:
Production cook
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor
Pipeline

West Side School District

The West Side School District in Dayton, Idaho offers a Registered Apprenticeship Program focused on preparing students for careers in education, specifically as Preschool Teachers.

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

Wood River Community YMCA

The Wood River Community YMCA, located in Ketchum, Idaho, offers a meaningful and community-driven Registered Apprenticeship Program focused on preparing young adults for careers in education and youth development.

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