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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.

48 results found

Public Consulting Group HQ

PCG’s Apprenticeship Management Solutions team helps organizations design, register, and manage USDOL-approved apprenticeship programs by providing curriculum development, apprentice monitoring, compliance assistance, and related technical instruction support.

Occupation:
Network Support Specialist
Tech Support Specialist
Tech Project Coordinator
Data Analyst
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
FL
CA
NV
TX
WI
City or Region:
Houston Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

Queensborough Community College

Queensborough Community College participates in the CUNY Apprenticeship initiative by enabling associate-degree students to integrate paid, part- or full-time roles in tech and business with their studies. Apprentices graduate with national credentials and strong employment outcomes.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
NY
City or Region:
New York/Newark Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

Qwasar Silicon Valley

Qwasar Silicon Valley licenses rigorous software engineering training programs to universities and partners. The platform provides turnkey apprenticeship curricula, mentorship resources, and operational support to launch and scale digital talent pipelines globally.

Occupation:
Software Developer
State:
CA
City or Region:
San Francisco Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

River Valley School District

River Valley School District is the first U.S. public school district to join CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech. High-school and adult learners receive paid hands-on training and certification in cybersecurity and related IT pathways.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
PA
City or Region:
Pittsburgh
Partner Category:
Developing

Strada Education Network

The Strada Education Foundation (formerly Strada Education Group), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a national nonprofit focused on strengthening the connection between education and employment. While Strada does not directly operate apprenticeship programs, it plays a strategic role in expanding access to work-based learning, including apprenticeships, through funding, research, and partnerships.
Strada supports apprenticeships by:
- Funding initiatives that expand work-based learning opportunities
- Partnering with employers, colleges, and community organizations to develop scalable apprenticeship models
- Investing in intermediaries that help launch and manage apprenticeship programs
- Advancing policy and research to promote skills-based hiring and career pathways

Occupation:
TBD
State:
IN
City or Region:
Indianapolis
Partner Category:
Developing

Strategic Information Resources, Inc.

Strategic Information Resources sponsors a registered apprenticeship for Computer User Support Specialists in Canoga Park. Apprentices earn wages while they receive employer-based training and related technical instruction in IT support under industry-experienced mentors.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
CA
City or Region:
Los Angeles Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

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

Tadd Jenkins Auto Group

The Tadd Jenkins Auto Group, based in Blackfoot, Idaho, offers a hands-on, career-focused Registered Apprenticeship Program for individuals pursuing careers as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics. This program is designed to address the growing demand for skilled auto technicians while providing a debt-free pathway into the industry.

Occupation:
Automotive Tech
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor
Pipeline

Teton Toyota

Teton Toyota, located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, offers a Registered Apprenticeship Program for aspiring automotive technicians. This program is part of both a local initiative and Toyota’s national T.A.C.T. (Toyota Apprenticeship Career Training) program.

Occupation:
Automotive Tech
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

The City of Frederick, MD

The City of Frederick is exploring apprenticeship after participating in the Good Jobs, Great Cities Academy with the National League of Cities and the U.S. Department of Labor. Frederick seeks to improve job opportunities for residents, focusing on high-quality jobs and sustainable employment. Career Connected Learning and Apprenticeship was one of four key areas Frederick identified as an area of focus and created the Office of Opportunity and Transformation to lead these efforts.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
MD
Partner Category:
Developing

The Fulcrum Group

The Fulcrum Group’s Apprentice Program provides paid on-the-job training in IT support roles combined with structured mentorship and optional college-credit pathways. Apprentices build resume-ready experience through live job simulations and earn industry certifications.

Occupation:
Network Support Specialist
Tech Support Specialist
State:
TX
City or Region:
Dallas Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor
Pipeline

The Information Lab

The Data School operates New York City’s first registered Data Analyst apprenticeship approved by the New York State Department of Labor. Apprentices complete intensive technical training in tools such as Tableau and Alteryx alongside paid on-the-job client projects under dedicated mentorship.

Occupation:
Data Analyst
State:
NY
City or Region:
New York/Newark Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Three Rivers Planning & Development District

Three Rivers PDD supports apprenticeship growth by providing funding assistance, compliance oversight, and regional coordination for earn-and-learn programs. The organization helps local businesses launch and manage apprenticeships across multiple sectors.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
MS
City or Region:
Jackson
Partner Category:
Developing

Umos

Umos manages registered apprenticeships in healthcare support and community services by combining paid practical rotations with related technical instruction and mentorship. The organization works with regional employers to upskill diverse cohorts for local workforce needs.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
WI
City or Region:
Milwaukee Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

VeteraNetwork|Source Savvy

Source Savvy delivers workforce solutions by designing earn-and-learn models that integrate on-the-job training with customized related instruction. The team handles program registration, curriculum development, and employer mentoring support.

Occupation:
Network Support Specialist
State:
NY
City or Region:
New York/Newark Metro
Partner Category:
Developing