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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.

107 results found

Michigan Works! West Central

Workforce development board with dedicated staff focused on apprenticeship development. Mainly focused on non-tech occupations, but exploring/adding tech occupations.

Occupation:
Carpenter
CNA
Healthcare
Project Manager
Teacher aide
State:
MI
City or Region:
West Central Michigan
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

Nampa School District

The Nampa School District in Nampa, Idaho offers a Registered Apprenticeship Program focused on preparing students for careers in information technology through hands-on training and classroom instruction.

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

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 Electrical Contractors Association

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), offers robust apprenticeship programs across the U.S

Occupation:
Electrician
Tech Project Coordinator
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Nez Perce Tribe

The Nez Perce Tribe in Lapwai, Idaho, offers a forward-thinking and impactful Registered Apprenticeship Program through its Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO). This initiative is designed to empower tribal youth and community members with hands-on training and certifications that lead to sustainable careers.

Occupation:
Construction
Carpenter
Painter
Other
State:
ID
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

Northwestern State University

Norfolk State University sponsors apprenticeship tracks for education and public-service roles. Apprentices integrate paid work placements in local school districts and government agencies with university coursework, earning credit-bearing credentials and one-on-one faculty mentorship.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
LA
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Training

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 Knox - Diverse IT

Opportunity Knox administers USDOL-registered apprenticeships in construction and IT. The multi-year programs combine on-the-job training with related instruction and mentorship, culminating in nationally recognized credentials.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Other
Tech Project Coordinator
State:
MI
CA
GA
City or Region:
Atlanta Metro
Lansing–East Lansing
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

Oregon, SW Washington, and Southern Idaho Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees (JATCs) in Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Southern Idaho offer structured apprenticeship programs across various trades.

Occupation:
Construction
HVAC
Other
State:
ID
OR
WA
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary