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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.

32 results found

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inland Northwest AGC

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.

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

Ironworkers 732

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.

Occupation:
Construction
State:
ID
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