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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

Correlation One Inc

Correlation One’s digital apprenticeship programs train employees in data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity through grant‑backed curricula and related instruction. The programs help employers close skill gaps and increase retention.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
State:
Natl
CA
CO
IL
NJ
NC
TX
City or Region:
New York/Newark Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
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

Eastern Idaho Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee

Eastern Idaho Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) is a partnership between IBEW Local 449 and the Idaho Chapter of NECA. It’s based in Pocatello, Idaho, and is dedicated to training highly skilled union electricians for the region’s diverse and demanding electrical industry through apprenticeships.

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

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

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

Idaho Transportation Department

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) offers a structured Transportation Technician Apprentice Program designed to train individuals in highway maintenance and engineering.

Occupation:
Construction
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Industrial Builders

Industrial Builders, Inc., is a heavy highway contractor that works in a wide range of construction industries from building dams and bridges to sprawling earthwork grading jobs. The company offers apprenticeship programs in a variety of skilled trades occupations.

Occupation:
Construction
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor