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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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Lake Area Technical College

Lake Area Tech’s registered apprenticeships prepare learners for high-demand fields and support regional employers. Learn Where You Earn integrates classroom theory with paid, hands-on training at local businesses.

Occupation:
CNA
Construction
State:
SD
City or Region:
Watertown
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Louisiana Workforce Commission

Apprenticeship Louisiana helps businesses develop registered apprenticeship programs tailored to meet their workforce needs. Registered apprenticeship programs are offered in a wide range of occupations, including early childhood educator, IT support professional, mechanical engineering technician, electrician, aircraft mechanic, medical biller and coder, plumber, and more. Apprentices earn wages while completing job-related training under experienced instructors.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
LA
City or Region:
Baton Rouge
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Maine Department of Labor

Maine’s Apprenticeship Program delivers industry-recognized registered apprenticeships via an online portal. The department offers technical assistance, program registration, and employer guidance to ensure training aligns with regional workforce needs.

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

Manchester Community College

Manchester Community College sponsors the ApprenticeshipNH IT program, offering one to four years of paid on-the-job training in technical support, network support, and cybersecurity. Related instruction follows CompTIA guidelines with 360 to 753 hours of classroom training.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
NH
City or Region:
Manchester
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards

The Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards oversees the state’s registered apprenticeship system by managing program approval, sponsor registration, and compliance monitoring. The division provides technical assistance, equity-focused outreach, and standardized curricula to ensure apprentices gain nationally recognized credentials and employers build sustainable talent pipelines.

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

Miami EdTech Inc

Miami EdTech, founded by Carlos Vazquez, offers a registered 12-month apprenticeship program specializing in AI and UX/UI design. Apprentices gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and industry-recognized credentials, preparing them for full-time roles in the tech industry. The program is powered by GoSprout, a platform co-founded by Vazquez, which streamlines apprenticeship management and connects employers with skilled talent. This collaboration ensures a seamless and effective apprenticeship experience

Occupation:
AI Specialist
UX/UI
State:
FL
City or Region:
Miami Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry

Apprenticeship Minnesota helps businesses develop registered apprenticeship programs tailored to meet their workforce needs. Registered apprenticeship programs are offered in diverse industries, including healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, transportation, skilled trades, and more. Apprentices earn wages while completing job-related training under experienced instructors.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MN
City or Region:
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP)

The Mississippi Apprenticeship Program offers customizable registered apprenticeship services to help businesses develop, recruit, and retain a skilled workforce. Services include program registration assistance, technical support, and outcome tracking.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
MS
City or Region:
Jackson
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Missouri Dept of Higher Ed and Workforce (Apprentice Connect)

Apprenticeship Missouri is a statewide initiative designed to connect individuals with hands-on training and career opportunities through registered apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship Missouri is part of the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. It promotes Registered Apprenticeships, which are structured training programs combining paid work experience with classroom instruction.

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

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

My IT University

My IT University delivers a CompTIA-approved apprenticeship for university students. Participants earn wages while pursuing Cyber Security Support Technician or Data Analyst tracks through instructor-led courses, one-on-one mentorship, and financial support.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
Natl
MD
NC
City or Region:
DC Metro
Partner Category:
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

National League of Cities

The National League of Cities partners with AIR to offer a technical assistance cohort that helps municipalities implement registered apprenticeship programs. Participants gain tools and templates for program development, employer engagement, and USDOL compliance to fill critical municipal roles.

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

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

North Idaho College Workforce Training & Pre-apprenticeship

North Idaho College’s Workforce Training Center runs USDOL-approved apprenticeships in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades. The programs pair employer-based training with 144 hours of annual classroom instruction to meet industry certification requirements.

Occupation:
Carpenter
CNA
Electrician
Medical assistant
Plumber
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training