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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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Dakota State University

DSU’s Cyber Apprenticeship for high-school juniors and seniors blends hands-on learning in cyber operations with the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits. The program includes tuition and wage reimbursements to make participation affordable for students and host organizations.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
Teacher aide
State:
SD
City or Region:
Huron
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training

Des Moines Public Schools

The Tech Squad Apprenticeship at Central Campus immerses high-school and adult learners in real-world tech projects through a paid earn-and-learn model. The program pairs students with industry partners for mentorship, portfolio development, and academic credit alongside career-skills training.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
IA
City or Region:
Des Moines-West Des Moines
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Independent Health Solutions (IHS)

IHS delivers customized healthcare apprenticeship solutions by pairing paid clinical rotations with structured classroom instruction, mentorship, and compliance guidance to build pipelines of skilled allied-health professionals.

Occupation:
Healthcare
Other
State:
SD
City or Region:
Huron
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

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

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

StartToday SD

StartTodaySD offers a registered apprenticeship framework that helps employers design and expand earn-and-learn programs. The initiative provides funding, technical assistance, and toolkits to address both rural and urban workforce needs.

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

Think Data Solutions

ThinkData enables companies to leverage data apprenticeship to upskill existing employees and new hires. People gain invaluable hands-on experience, achieve the CompTIA Data+ certification — a unique, vendor-neutral credential in the data field — and receive unparalleled training from ThinkData.

Occupation:
Data Analyst
State:
AL
LA
SC
City or Region:
Birmingham Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline
Training