Partners

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.

RTriad Enterprises operates a Registered Apprenticeship program for Information Security Analysts and Software Developers. The program offers free pre-training, certification vouchers, paid work, and one-year access to a career community for mentorship and networking.

The Shelley Adult Training Academy (SATA), located in Shelley, Idaho, offers a wide range of accelerated apprenticeship programs in skilled trades and technical fields. Operated by Porter House Inc., SATA is known for its hands-on, career-focused training that prepares students for high-demand jobs—including in the nuclear industry.

A Department of Labor–registered, earn‑while‑you‑learn apprenticeship (typically 1–2 years) designed to launch careers in skilled trades. Apprentices work full-time under experienced mentors while attending structured classroom instruction. Skill Builders also operates a pre-apprenticeship pipeline, recruits top trade talent, and offers employers a turnkey solution to develop and grow a skilled workforce.

Soda Springs High School, part of the Soda Springs School District in Caribou County, Idaho, offers a dynamic and expanding apprenticeship program that connects students with real-world job experience, college credit, and career pathways.

The Southwest Central Idaho Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) offers a top-tier Registered Apprenticeship Program for individuals pursuing careers in the sheet metal and HVAC industries. Based in Boise, Idaho, this union-sponsored program is affiliated with SMART Local 55 and provides hands-on, debt-free training for high-demand trades.

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

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.

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.

TechNation Careers offers a 12‑month, Department of Labor–registered IT apprenticeship designed to launch Security+ and IT Support talent into full-time roles. Apprentices receive paid, hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured classroom training—empowering diverse, refugee, and immigrant professionals while helping employers build a skilled, cost-effective tech workforce.
Focused on expanding employer engagement.

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) offers a comprehensive and culturally grounded Registered Apprenticeship Program based in Fort Hall, Idaho. Established in 1994, this program provides tribal members with hands-on training, education, and career pathways in high-demand trades.

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.

The Cyber Guild designs cybersecurity apprenticeship programs that combine paid on-the-job security operations roles with structured related instruction and mentor-led labs. Apprentices gain real-world threat-analysis experience to prepare for entry-level analyst positions.

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.

ThinkData enables companies to leverage data apprenticeship to upskill existing employees and new hires. People gain invaluable hands-on experience, achieve the CompTIA Data+ certification — a unique, vendor-neutral credential in the data field — and receive unparalleled training from ThinkData.