Partners

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.

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.

The Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards oversees the state’s registered apprenticeship system by managing program approval, sponsor registration, and compliance monitoring. The division provides technical assistance, equity-focused outreach, and standardized curricula to ensure apprentices gain nationally recognized credentials and employers build sustainable talent pipelines.

The Mississippi Apprenticeship Program offers customizable registered apprenticeship services to help businesses develop, recruit, and retain a skilled workforce. Services include program registration assistance, technical support, and outcome tracking.

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

NetWerks Strategic Services, LLC is a veteran‑owned managed service provider founded in 1988 and based in Agawam, MA. They deliver comprehensive IT solutions—everything from managed services and cybersecurity to compliance, cloud consulting, and VoIP—tailored for small and mid-sized businesses across Western Massachusetts and North‑Central Connecticut
They recently participated in an Employer Lab program to explore Registered Apprenticeship opportunities, and they’re actively moving forward to establish a formal apprenticeship pathway. The goal is to build a robust talent pipeline by blending hands-on, on-the-job training with classroom instruction—aligning with best practices in workforce development .

North Mississippi CDC serves as a workforce intermediary by designing and managing earn-and-learn programs in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. The organization combines employer-paid training with classroom instruction and supportive services to strengthen regional talent.

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.

Three Rivers PDD supports apprenticeship growth by providing funding assistance, compliance oversight, and regional coordination for earn-and-learn programs. The organization helps local businesses launch and manage apprenticeships across multiple sectors.

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.