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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.

19 results found

Antelope Valley Union High School District

Antelope Valley Adult Education sponsors Registered Apprenticeships under California DAS, guiding apprentices through a non‑paid pre‑apprentice year followed by 2,000 hours of paid, employer‑based training. The program includes CompTIA‑aligned Related Technical Instruction and flexible delivery options to equip apprentices with hands-on IT expertise and a nationally recognized credential.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
CA
City or Region:
Los Angeles Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

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

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

Clear Digital Labs

Clear Digital Labs Digital Marketing Apprenticeship
A 12–24 month, Department of Labor–registered apprenticeship in digital marketing, connecting aspiring marketers with real-world, paid roles. Apprentices learn hands-on from industry mentors, earning skills in SEO, social media, analytics, and campaign strategy. Program includes structured webinar sessions, project-based labs, credentialing badges, and ongoing mentor support—designed to build career-ready digital marketing professionals
Clear digital labs serves as the employer and sponsor, where apprentices work across multiple organizations on project based work.

Occupation:
Digital Marketing
State:
CA
City or Region:
San Diego Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

Kids In The Spotlight

Kids In The Spotlight’s Creative Apprenticeship pairs youth mentors with film and media production partners for paid project-based learning. Participants develop technical and soft skills through hands-on assignments and portfolio-building workshops.

Occupation:
Other
State:
CA
City or Region:
Los Angeles Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

Merced Union High School District

MUHSD’s Career Technical Education department collaborates with local employers to embed work-based learning into high-school pathways. Students participate in paid internships, industry-aligned coursework, and support services to prepare for in-demand careers.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
Data Analyst
State:
CA
City or Region:
Merced
Partner Category:
Developing

NextGen Policy

NextGen Policy offers policy fellowships and workforce development programs that immerse participants in project-based policy work, stakeholder engagement, and professional coaching to cultivate the next generation of policy leaders.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Tech Project Coordinator
Tech Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
State:
CA
City or Region:
Sacramento Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

Opportunity Knox - Diverse IT

Opportunity Knox administers USDOL-registered apprenticeships in construction and IT. The multi-year programs combine on-the-job training with related instruction and mentorship, culminating in nationally recognized credentials.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Other
Tech Project Coordinator
State:
MI
CA
GA
City or Region:
Atlanta Metro
Lansing–East Lansing
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Per Scholas

Per Scholas offers Department of Labor–registered, earn-and-learn apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity and IT support, designed to bridge the tech skills gap and promote economic mobility. Apprentices receive hands-on training, industry-recognized certifications, and mentorship, preparing them for full-time roles with leading employers. With a proven track record of success, Per Scholas has partnered with over 850 employers nationwide to place graduates in high-demand tech positions. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that underrepresented communities have access to quality tech careers.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
IT Generalist
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
AZ
CA
CO
FL
GA
IL
MD
MA
MI
MO
NJ
NY
ND
OH
PA
TX
WA
City or Region:
Phoenix Metro
Los Angeles Metro
Denver Metro
Orlando Metro
Atlanta Metro
Chicago Metro
Indianapolis
DC Metro
Boston Metro
Detroit Metro
Kansas City Metro
St Louis Metro
New York/Newark Metro
Buffalo Metro
Charlotte Metro
Cincinnati Metro
Columbus Metro
Philadelphia Metro
Pittsburgh
Dallas Metro
Houston Metro
Seattle Metro
Austin
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

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

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

RapidAscent

Paid apprenticeships are the biggest change in cybersecurity hiring, filling open positions in the 3.5M hiring gap. We offer an end-to-end apprenticeship program paired with our powerful SaaS platform to help you scale hiring, fill your pipeline, and reduce risks.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
CA
CO
City or Region:
San Francisco Metro
Colorado Springs
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline