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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.

28 results found

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

Antelope Valley Union High School District

Antelope Valley Adult Education sponsors Registered Apprenticeships under California DAS, guiding apprentices through a non‑paid pre‑apprentice year followed by 2,000 hours of paid, employer‑based training. The program includes CompTIA‑aligned Related Technical Instruction and flexible delivery options to equip apprentices with hands-on IT expertise and a nationally recognized credential.

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
CA
City or Region:
Los Angeles Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

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

Career Development Solutions

Career Development Solutions gives students new opportunities through globally recognized career training programs. We provide industry-leading training, certification preparation, focused career paths, award-winning teachers, and the support you deserve. [NHLG is a private training provider franchise].

Occupation:
Tech Support Specialist
State:
CA
NV
City or Region:
Phoenix Metro
Partner Category:
Training

City of Riverside

The City of Riverside's Human Resources team offers a youth apprenticeship program in partnership with the LAUNCH apprenticeship network intermediary.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
CA
Partner Category:
Developing

CityLab Professional

City Lab Professional's program is for youth apprentices however they can also serve adults.

Occupation:
Network Support Specialist
State:
CA
City or Region:
San Francisco Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Clear Digital Labs

Clear Digital Labs Digital Marketing Apprenticeship
A 12–24 month, Department of Labor–registered apprenticeship in digital marketing, connecting aspiring marketers with real-world, paid roles. Apprentices learn hands-on from industry mentors, earning skills in SEO, social media, analytics, and campaign strategy. Program includes structured webinar sessions, project-based labs, credentialing badges, and ongoing mentor support—designed to build career-ready digital marketing professionals
Clear digital labs serves as the employer and sponsor, where apprentices work across multiple organizations on project based work.

Occupation:
Digital Marketing
State:
CA
City or Region:
San Diego Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Correlation One Inc

Correlation One’s digital apprenticeship programs train employees in data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity through grant‑backed curricula and related instruction. The programs help employers close skill gaps and increase retention.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
State:
Natl
CA
CO
IL
NJ
NC
TX
City or Region:
New York/Newark Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Training

DeVry University

DeVry University offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online. DeVry is developing a registered apprenticeship in at least five states with plans to go national in the next two years.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Network Support Specialist
Tech Project Coordinator
Tech Support Specialist
State:
CA
GA
IL
City or Region:
San Diego Metro
Orlando Metro
San Francisco Metro
Chicago Metro
San Antonio
DC Metro
Columbus Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Training

GoSprout

GoSprout is a cloud-based platform that streamlines the management of Registered Apprenticeship Programs by helping employers and educators track progress, ensure compliance, and communicate effectively. Founded by Carlos Vazquez—the same founder of Miami EdTech—GoSprout powers Miami EdTech’s apprenticeship initiatives, enabling scalable, efficient STEM apprenticeships that connect learners to career pathways.

Occupation:
N/A
State:
Natl
CA
FL
City or Region:
Miami Metro
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA
Champion

Kids In The Spotlight

Kids In The Spotlight’s Creative Apprenticeship pairs youth mentors with film and media production partners for paid project-based learning. Participants develop technical and soft skills through hands-on assignments and portfolio-building workshops.

Occupation:
Other
State:
CA
City or Region:
Los Angeles Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

Merced Union High School District

MUHSD’s Career Technical Education department collaborates with local employers to embed work-based learning into high-school pathways. Students participate in paid internships, industry-aligned coursework, and support services to prepare for in-demand careers.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
Data Analyst
State:
CA
City or Region:
Merced
Partner Category:
Developing

NextGen Policy

NextGen Policy offers policy fellowships and workforce development programs that immerse participants in project-based policy work, stakeholder engagement, and professional coaching to cultivate the next generation of policy leaders.

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

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