Partners

Boost Strategy Group helps cities and organizations build inclusive tech talent pipelines by aligning training with employer demand in fields like software development, cybersecurity, and data analytics. We specialize in workforce strategy, employer engagement, and creating equitable pathways that connect underserved communities to high-growth digital careers.

Building Blocks Mentoring Program offers six-month, no-cost technical and workplace skills courses delivered in person or online. The program pairs participants with experienced mentors and career resources through a partnership with Grow With Google.

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.

Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) in Tampa, Florida sponsors Registered Apprenticeship Programs in IT, Telecommunications, and Renewable Energy. LAC provides employers turnkey, grant-funded solutions that blend hands-on training and classroom instruction. Programs are nationally registered, promoting diversity and helping apprentices gain high-wage, high-skill jobs while improving workforce retention and pipeline for employers.

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

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.

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.

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize the federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and transforming operational effectiveness.

Per Scholas offers Department of Labor–registered, earn-and-learn apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity and IT support, designed to bridge the tech skills gap and promote economic mobility. Apprentices receive hands-on training, industry-recognized certifications, and mentorship, preparing them for full-time roles with leading employers. With a proven track record of success, Per Scholas has partnered with over 850 employers nationwide to place graduates in high-demand tech positions. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that underrepresented communities have access to quality tech careers.

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.

UYOA is a nonprofit that serves underprivileged youth. Youth have access to supportive services and training in various occupations. Apprenticeships are currently registered in Oklahoma, Illinois, California and Georgia but they are working on a national program.

The NICE Program Office at NIST leads the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education by providing the Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and a public Apprenticeship Finder tool. NICE offers technical assistance, one-pagers, and community coordinating councils to align training with defined work roles and industry competencies.

Local Workforce Development board with a team focused on apprenticeship expansion. Focused more in other occupations but have been trying to stand up an IT program.
Experienced and knowledgeable staff.

YUPRO’s Skills-to-Staff™ Professional Apprenticeship provides a USDOL-registered pathway with 1,000 work hours and 144 hours of structured learning over 52 weeks. Employers may also choose 13- to 39-week informal tracks, all blending paid on-the-job learning with customizable upskilling curricula and professional development.