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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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America On Tech

AOT delivers paid technology apprenticeships and internships for underrepresented high-school and college students. Participants engage in hands-on software development projects, receive career coaching, and attend professional skills workshops to prepare for technology roles.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
UX/UI
State:
CA
FL
NY
Partner Category:
Pipeline

City of Albuquerque

The Economic Development Department administers Job Training Albuquerque to offer no-cost, skills-based courses tailored to small businesses, resulting in over 2,600 enrollments from 320 employers, 1,225 new jobs, and $58.7 million in added earning power. In parallel, the Human Resources Department’s Employee Learning Center provides structured onboarding, leadership development, professional certification courses, one-on-one career coaching, and targeted workshops for municipal staff.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
NM
Partner Category:
Developing

City of Charlotte

The City of Charlotte’s Apprenticeship Charlotte initiative partners with local agencies and employers to offer earn-and-learn pathways in trades, engineering, and IT. Participants earn wages while completing structured instruction and advancing through wage tiers.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
NC
City or Region:
Charlotte Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

City of Madison, WI

The City of Madison offers a youth apprenticeship program through their FLEET division for high school students to work with and be mentored by city fleet technicians.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
WI
Partner Category:
Developing

City of Riverside

The City of Riverside's Human Resources team offers a youth apprenticeship program in partnership with the LAUNCH apprenticeship network intermediary.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
CA
Partner Category:
Developing

City of St. Louis, MO

In partnership with the City Offices of Personnel and the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, St. Louis is exploring apprenticeship to meet critical municipal workforce needs and strengthen partnerships with education and community-based organizations. The city’s disaster recovery efforts from the May 2025 tornado have emphasized the need to develop a strong talent pipeline for skilled trade workers. Jobs with the City of St. Louis offer residents the opportunity to do meaningful work with real impact.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
MO
City or Region:
St Louis Metro
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Developing

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

Harrison Consultants

Harrison Consultants partners with employers and training providers to design and implement custom apprenticeship solutions across technology, manufacturing, and professional services. The firm manages DOL registration, competency-based curriculum development, and progress monitoring, enabling organizations to upskill employees without student debt and achieve measurable retention gains.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
OK
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

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

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