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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.

88 results found

3C Fiber Construction

3 C Fiber Construction, based in Idaho, is a full-service telecom construction company specializing in fiber optic installation.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

ACI Learning

At ACI Learning, we train leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether you're starting your IT career, mastering your profession, or developing your team, we're with you every step of the way. We believe that training is not a transaction, but an ongoing essential of life-long learning and career growth. We help you choose which learning path suits you best, deliver personalized training in the way you want it, and help you find the right career opportunity. ACI is a national apprenticeship program sponsor, and is registered in several states.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Network Support Specialist
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
CO
FL
NJ
TN
TX
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Dallas Metro
San Antonio
Colorado Springs
Jacksonville
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Aerocet, Inc.

Aerocet Inc., located in Priest River, Idaho, is a premier manufacturer of composite aircraft floats for seaplanes and amphibious aircraft. Apprenticeship program includes Industrial Manufacturing Technology. The training location is in North Idaho College.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Employer Sponsor

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

American Apprenticeships Work (AAW)

American Apprenticeships Work (AAW) is a national organization advancing careers through innovative apprenticeship programs in fields like project management and digital media. These programs combine on-the-job training, technical and business skill development, project work, and mentorship to equip participants with industry-recognized credentials.

AAW also prioritizes pre-apprenticeship programs—short-term training (1–3 months) that build job readiness, workplace safety, basic technical skills, and awareness of employee rights. These foundational programs help individuals, especially from underserved communities, prepare for registered apprenticeships and achieve long-term career and economic success.

State:
Natl
FL
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Arapahoe/Douglas Works

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! serves as Colorado’s Apprenticeship Hub by offering no-cost guidance on program development, USDOL registration, and employer recruitment for registered apprenticeships. The workforce center provides post-registration support, including apprentice enrollment, retention strategies, and grant coordination.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
CO
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Back on My Feet

Back on My Feet pairs individuals experiencing homelessness with paid transitional employment and soft-skills training. The program leverages running groups to build accountability, mentorship, and pathways to permanent work.

State:
CO
Partner Category:
Pipeline

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

Black and Global Business Network

The Black and Global Business Network acts as an intermediary to expand apprenticeship access for Black, Indigenous, and other historically underrepresented talent. The organization designs cohort-based pre-apprenticeship training, convenes employer roundtables, and delivers mentorship and placement support to foster equitable pathways into skilled technical and professional roles.

Occupation:
Other
State:
Natl
ID
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

Building Blocks Mentoring Program

Building Blocks Mentoring Program offers six-month, no-cost technical and workplace skills courses delivered in person or online. The program pairs participants with experienced mentors and career resources through a partnership with Grow With Google.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
DC
TN
City or Region:
Memphis
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Training

Capitol Impact

Capitol Impact is a social impact consulting firm that is dedicated to forging a better future for all Californians. To achieve this mission, we partner with visionary leaders across the social sector to advance practical solutions to our state’s most pressing challenges.

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

Careercnx

Career CNX is a Denver-based leadership consulting firm that offers a proprietary SaaS platform and coaching services to help professionals align personal and professional goals, enhancing performance and career advancement. While Career CNX does not currently offer a registered apprenticeship program, it provides resources to support career development and job placement.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
CO
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

CCS Technology Group

CCS Technology Group’s IT Apprenticeship blends paid hands-on work in software support and networking with CompTIA-aligned technical instruction. Apprentices receive one-on-one mentorship and gain industry credentials over a 12- to 18-month cycle.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

City Colleges of Chicago

Apprenticeship programs at City Colleges of Chicago combine classroom and on-the-job learning to make up a typical 40-hours work week.

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

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