Partners

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! serves as Colorado’s Apprenticeship Hub by offering no-cost guidance on program development, USDOL registration, and employer recruitment for registered apprenticeships. The workforce center provides post-registration support, including apprentice enrollment, retention strategies, and grant coordination.

Career CNX is a Denver-based leadership consulting firm that offers a proprietary SaaS platform and coaching services to help professionals align personal and professional goals, enhancing performance and career advancement. While Career CNX does not currently offer a registered apprenticeship program, it provides resources to support career development and job placement.

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.

Through Apprenticeship Colorado, CWDC oversees statewide registered apprenticeships by offering technical assistance, tax credit guidance, and equity-focused best practices. The council connects employers, sponsors, and education providers to expand high-quality programs.

Craft Education is a leading education technology company that specializes in facilitating apprenticeship programs through its innovative platform, Craft Connect. The platform enables employers, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to manage and scale work-based learning initiatives efficiently. Craft Connect streamlines the administration of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), automates compliance reporting, and integrates on-the-job training with academic coursework, allowing apprentices to earn college credit for their work experience. By leveraging data-driven insights, Craft Education supports the development of job-ready talent and helps bridge the skills gap across various industries.
In September 2024, Craft Education was acquired by Western Governors University (WGU), a nonprofit institution focused on transforming education to better serve untapped talent and meet employer needs. This acquisition accelerates WGU's efforts to expand apprenticeship and other embedded job programs, providing a comprehensive solution that combines degree offerings with work-based learning pathways. The integration of Craft Education's platform enhances WGU's ability to support employers and learners in developing skills that are directly aligned with workforce demands.

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.

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.

GoSprout is a cloud-based platform that streamlines the management of Registered Apprenticeship Programs by helping employers and educators track progress, ensure compliance, and communicate effectively. Founded by Carlos Vazquez—the same founder of Miami EdTech—GoSprout powers Miami EdTech’s apprenticeship initiatives, enabling scalable, efficient STEM apprenticeships that connect learners to career pathways.

The Idaho Department of Labor a leader in the Apprenticeship Idaho coalition connects employers with apprenticeship coordinators, offers toolkits, and manages a statewide apprenticeship directory. The department tracks outcomes such as retention and average salary and promotes apprenticeships as a cost-effective workforce strategy.

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.

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

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.

The Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors (AGC) offers a robust Registered Apprenticeship Program that serves both Washington and Idaho, including the northern counties of Idaho. This program is designed to train individuals in high-demand construction trades through a combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and classroom instruction.

Innovate + Educate partners with employers and policymakers to scale apprenticeship programs in STEM and advanced manufacturing. The organization provides program design, competency frameworks, and technical assistance aligned with regional economic priorities.

Ironworkers Local 732, based in Pocatello, Idaho, is a proud chapter of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers. The union includes 400 skilled craftsmen with offerings of multi-year apprenticeship programs at their Idaho Training center. Most RAPs are three years in length.