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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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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

CompTIA INC

CompTIA serves as a National Program Sponsor for technology apprenticeships by providing curriculum development, certification pathways such as A+, Network+, and Security+, and program management support to employers across IT, cybersecurity, and networking.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Project Manager
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline
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

Craft Education

Craft Education is a leading education technology company that specializes in facilitating apprenticeship programs through its innovative platform, Craft Connect. The platform enables employers, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to manage and scale work-based learning initiatives efficiently. Craft Connect streamlines the administration of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), automates compliance reporting, and integrates on-the-job training with academic coursework, allowing apprentices to earn college credit for their work experience. By leveraging data-driven insights, Craft Education supports the development of job-ready talent and helps bridge the skills gap across various industries.
In September 2024, Craft Education was acquired by Western Governors University (WGU), a nonprofit institution focused on transforming education to better serve untapped talent and meet employer needs. This acquisition accelerates WGU's efforts to expand apprenticeship and other embedded job programs, providing a comprehensive solution that combines degree offerings with work-based learning pathways. The integration of Craft Education's platform enhances WGU's ability to support employers and learners in developing skills that are directly aligned with workforce demands.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

CyBx Security LLC

CyBx Security delivers comprehensive information security and computer forensics solutions by integrating proprietary cybersecurity software into client infrastructures. The company provides continuous 24/7 monitoring and compliance support across emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, and IoT.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
PA
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Cyversity

Cyversity is a national nonprofit focused on advancing women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans in cybersecurity through a network of local chapters, mentoring, and training

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

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

Des Moines Public Schools

The Tech Squad Apprenticeship at Central Campus immerses high-school and adult learners in real-world tech projects through a paid earn-and-learn model. The program pairs students with industry partners for mentorship, portfolio development, and academic credit alongside career-skills training.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
IA
City or Region:
Des Moines-West Des Moines
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

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

Evolve Security Academy

Evolve Security Academy partners with employers to run hands-on cybersecurity apprenticeships. The program pairs live-virtual training in penetration testing and security operations with paid practical assignments and ongoing career support.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline
Training

Fullstack Academy LLC

Fullstack Academy offers immersive software engineering apprenticeships through its Skills Guild. Participants engage in project-based learning, receive mentor coaching, and collaborate with employers to secure paid roles as junior developers.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Software Developer
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Training

Goodwin College of Professional Studies

Goodwin College at Drexel University is creating an apprenticeship that includes college credit for RTI and OJT in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber’s Talent, Workforce & Education initiative, including Talent Pipeline Management and ASPIRE Capital Region, equips municipalities and employers to implement registered apprenticeship pathways. It provides tools, templates, and community collaboratives to streamline program development and employer engagement.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
State:
FL
City or Region:
Tallahassee Metro
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Developing

IDACORP Inc

The Idaho Power Company offers a robust and nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program designed to train the next generation of skilled energy professionals. The company offers apprenticeships in 8 different occupations: line worker, station tech, generation specialist, generation tech, meter tech, relay tech, line operations tech, and communications tech.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Idaho Central Credit Union

Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) offers a Registered Apprenticeship Program focused on developing young professionals in the financial services industry. This program is part of Idaho’s broader Youth Apprenticeship initiative, supported by Idaho Business for Education (IBE) and the Idaho Department of Labor.

Occupation:
Other
State:
ID
City or Region:
Boise
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor