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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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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

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

Cloud Pros Tech

Cloud Pros Tech’s IT apprenticeship provides paid, on-the-job training from day one. Apprentices develop cloud and cybersecurity skills through practical tasks and mentor guidance while earning a wage.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
WI
City or Region:
Milwaukee Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Code The Dream

Code the Dream Tandem Apprenticeship
A 6–12 month, Department of Labor–registered tandem apprenticeship that connects vetted junior developers—graduated from CTD’s free Code School—with partner companies (like Cisco and SAS). Apprentices remain CTD employees while working full-time on real-world projects under joint mentorship from CTD senior devs and host-company teams. This plug-and-play model builds diverse tech pipelines and delivers immediate, production-ready results, with many apprentices hired full-time upon completion.
Multiple new staff positions focused on employer engagement.

Occupation:
Software Developer
State:
NC
City or Region:
Raleigh-Durham-Cary
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Training

College of DuPage

Project Hire‑Ed places apprentices with local employers and supports college coursework for stackable certificates. Participants earn a paycheck, graduate debt‑free, and obtain industry‑aligned credentials.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

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

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

County College of Morris

The Center for Cybersecurity at County College of Morris (CCM) has been a local and national leader in Information Security education for over two decades. Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE2Y), with faculty recognized nationally as expert educators, and has been leaders in setting the direction of our nation’s information security curriculum. The CCM Department of Information Technologies established the CCM Center for Cyber Security to further the mission of educating our future cyber security professionals, increasing awareness for students in other disciplines, and in preparing our greater community to be better cyber citizens. The CCM Center for Cybersecurity is currently developing a cybersecurity apprenticeship program.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
NJ
City or Region:
New York/Newark Metro
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Training
Developing

CyberUp

CyberUp’s 12-month, paid apprenticeship program connects Security+-certified talent with employers for hands-on cybersecurity experience. Apprentices receive mentorship, ongoing training, and career coaching—building a direct pathway into full-time cybersecurity roles with high retention and success rates.
Cyber Up is responsive, innovative and collaborates with others in this space.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
CO
IL
MO
NC
City or Region:
St Louis Metro
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Dakota State University

DSU’s Cyber Apprenticeship for high-school juniors and seniors blends hands-on learning in cyber operations with the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits. The program includes tuition and wage reimbursements to make participation affordable for students and host organizations.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Teacher aide
State:
SD
City or Region:
Huron
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
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

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