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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.

31 results found

ACI Learning

At ACI Learning, we train leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether you're starting your IT career, mastering your profession, or developing your team, we're with you every step of the way. We believe that training is not a transaction, but an ongoing essential of life-long learning and career growth. We help you choose which learning path suits you best, deliver personalized training in the way you want it, and help you find the right career opportunity. ACI is a national apprenticeship program sponsor, and is registered in several states.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Network Support Specialist
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
CO
FL
NJ
TN
TX
City or Region:
Denver Metro
Dallas Metro
San Antonio
Colorado Springs
Jacksonville
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

American Apprenticeships Work (AAW)

American Apprenticeships Work (AAW) is a national organization advancing careers through innovative apprenticeship programs in fields like project management and digital media. These programs combine on-the-job training, technical and business skill development, project work, and mentorship to equip participants with industry-recognized credentials.

AAW also prioritizes pre-apprenticeship programs—short-term training (1–3 months) that build job readiness, workplace safety, basic technical skills, and awareness of employee rights. These foundational programs help individuals, especially from underserved communities, prepare for registered apprenticeships and achieve long-term career and economic success.

State:
Natl
FL
Partner Category:
Collaborative TA

Aspiritech

Aspiritech is a world-class QA testing company that empowers individuals on the autism spectrum to fulfill their potential through meaningful employment combined with social opportunity.
Aspiritech is a tech services agency providing training and employment programs for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Black and Global Business Network

The Black and Global Business Network acts as an intermediary to expand apprenticeship access for Black, Indigenous, and other historically underrepresented talent. The organization designs cohort-based pre-apprenticeship training, convenes employer roundtables, and delivers mentorship and placement support to foster equitable pathways into skilled technical and professional roles.

Occupation:
Other
State:
Natl
ID
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

Building Blocks Mentoring Program

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.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
DC
TN
City or Region:
Memphis
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Training

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell’s Registered Apprenticeship Program develops technical and craft talent through paid on-the-job training paired with accredited classroom instruction. Apprentices rotate through real project assignments under experienced mentors to build career-ready skills.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

CCS Technology Group

CCS Technology Group’s IT Apprenticeship blends paid hands-on work in software support and networking with CompTIA-aligned technical instruction. Apprentices receive one-on-one mentorship and gain industry credentials over a 12- to 18-month cycle.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

City Colleges of Chicago

Apprenticeship programs at City Colleges of Chicago combine classroom and on-the-job learning to make up a typical 40-hours work week.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

College of DuPage

Project Hire‑Ed places apprentices with local employers and supports college coursework for stackable certificates. Participants earn a paycheck, graduate debt‑free, and obtain industry‑aligned credentials.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Tech Support Specialist
State:
IL
City or Region:
Chicago Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

CompTIA INC

CompTIA serves as a National Program Sponsor for technology apprenticeships by providing curriculum development, certification pathways such as A+, Network+, and Security+, and program management support to employers across IT, cybersecurity, and networking.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Project Manager
Tech Support Specialist
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline
Training

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

Craft Education

Craft Education is a leading education technology company that specializes in facilitating apprenticeship programs through its innovative platform, Craft Connect. The platform enables employers, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to manage and scale work-based learning initiatives efficiently. Craft Connect streamlines the administration of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), automates compliance reporting, and integrates on-the-job training with academic coursework, allowing apprentices to earn college credit for their work experience. By leveraging data-driven insights, Craft Education supports the development of job-ready talent and helps bridge the skills gap across various industries.
In September 2024, Craft Education was acquired by Western Governors University (WGU), a nonprofit institution focused on transforming education to better serve untapped talent and meet employer needs. This acquisition accelerates WGU's efforts to expand apprenticeship and other embedded job programs, providing a comprehensive solution that combines degree offerings with work-based learning pathways. The integration of Craft Education's platform enhances WGU's ability to support employers and learners in developing skills that are directly aligned with workforce demands.

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

CyberUp

CyberUp’s 12-month, paid apprenticeship program connects Security+-certified talent with employers for hands-on cybersecurity experience. Apprentices receive mentorship, ongoing training, and career coaching—building a direct pathway into full-time cybersecurity roles with high retention and success rates.
Cyber Up is responsive, innovative and collaborates with others in this space.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
CO
IL
MO
NC
City or Region:
St Louis Metro
Denver Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Cyversity

Cyversity is a national nonprofit focused on advancing women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans in cybersecurity through a network of local chapters, mentoring, and training

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
Natl
Partner Category:
Champion
Pipeline

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