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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.

37 results found

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

Idaho Transportation Department

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) offers a structured Transportation Technician Apprentice Program designed to train individuals in highway maintenance and engineering.

Occupation:
Construction
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Industrial Builders

Industrial Builders, Inc., is a heavy highway contractor that works in a wide range of construction industries from building dams and bridges to sprawling earthwork grading jobs. The company offers apprenticeship programs in a variety of skilled trades occupations.

Occupation:
Construction
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Innovate+Educate

Innovate + Educate partners with employers and policymakers to scale apprenticeship programs in STEM and advanced manufacturing. The organization provides program design, competency frameworks, and technical assistance aligned with regional economic priorities.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
CO
NM
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

Miller Electric

Miller Electric Company, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, is a long-standing leader in electrical contracting and systems integration. They offer a comprehensive apprenticeship program through the Electrical Training Alliance of Jacksonville, providing hands-on training and classroom instruction to aspiring electricians. Additionally, Miller Electric is a proud partner of American Apprenticeship Works, contributing to innovative apprenticeship models that bridge the skills gap in various industries.

Occupation:
Data Analyst
Project Manager
State:
Natl
FL
City or Region:
Jacksonville
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

MS Delta Blues Camp – SOAR Academy (Student Opportunity, Apprenticeship & Readiness)

SOAR Academy is a community-based workforce development and apprenticeship initiative serving the Mississippi Delta. Through partnerships with employers, educational institutions, nonprofits, and community organizations, SOAR provides structured work-based learning that combines technical training, mentorship, leadership development, and industry-recognized career pathways.

Programs include agriculture and food systems, digital media, music and cultural heritage, information technology, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. SOAR works alongside Young Family Farm, Blue Vision LLC, and community partners to create sustainable career opportunities while strengthening rural economic development

Occupation:
TBD
State:
MS
City or Region:
Clarksdale / Mississippi Delta
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA
Champion
Pipeline
Training

National Able Network

National Able Network serves as a workforce intermediary by developing registered apprenticeships in IT, healthcare, and logistics. The organization manages recruitment, curriculum delivery, and retention services to help employers build diverse, pipeline-ready talent.

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

North Carolina Technology Association

NC TECH is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NC TECH’s mission is to foster growth and champion innovation in North Carolina’s tech sector, while providing a voice for the tech community. NC TECH’s membership includes 700 member companies, organizations and institutions employing more than 250,000 workers in North Carolina.

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

NuPaths

NuPaths delivers paid, competency-based apprenticeship training in IT and digital skills. The program combines real-world projects with mentor-led instruction, enabling employers to gain vetted, job-ready talent through a structured placement model.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
PA
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline
Training

Oakland Community College

Oakland Community College sponsors registered apprenticeships across advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and IT. Apprentices combine paid on-the-job training with faculty-led related instruction while the college handles registration, curriculum, and credentialing support.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
MI
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline
Training

Opportunity@Work

Opportunity@Work operates the ApprenticeshipLand clearinghouse and designs earn-and-learn models in fields such as data analytics and cloud engineering. The team assists employers with program design, recruitment, and outcomes tracking.

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

Pillars of Success

Pillars of Success is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting returning citizens and at-risk youth in the District of Columbia. Through their comprehensive transitional housing program, they provide safe and stable housing for up to 12 months, coupled with essential wraparound services such as job training, placement assistance, financial literacy, life skills training, and legal support. These services are designed to facilitate successful reintegration into the community and prevent recidivism.
While the organization does not explicitly mention a formal pre-apprenticeship program, the skills and support offered align closely with the objectives of pre-apprenticeship initiatives.

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

Strategic Information Resources, Inc.

Strategic Information Resources sponsors a registered apprenticeship for Computer User Support Specialists in Canoga Park. Apprentices earn wages while they receive employer-based training and related technical instruction in IT support under industry-experienced mentors.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
CA
City or Region:
Los Angeles Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Sun Valley Culinary Institute

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.

Occupation:
Production cook
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor
Pipeline