Partners

Harrison Consultants partners with employers and training providers to design and implement custom apprenticeship solutions across technology, manufacturing, and professional services. The firm manages DOL registration, competency-based curriculum development, and progress monitoring, enabling organizations to upskill employees without student debt and achieve measurable retention gains.

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.

McAlester Regional Health Center’s Healthcare Apprenticeship Program offers paid rotations in nursing support and allied health departments alongside classroom modules. Apprentices earn state-recognized certifications and receive mentorship from clinical educators.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Urban Coders Guild’s tiered apprenticeship program introduces middle and high school students to computer science through paid internships and project-based learning in web development, game design, and cybersecurity. Each apprentice is paired with an industry mentor and attends structured workshops to build portfolio-ready projects.