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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.

17 results found

Boost Strategy Group

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.

Occupation:
AI Specialist
Cybersecurity Technician
Data Analyst
Drone Technician
GIS Specialist
Mental Health
Project Manager
Tech Support Specialist
Waste Water Treatment
State:
GA
MO
NJ
NC
City or Region:
Atlanta Metro
St Louis Metro
New York/Newark Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary

Carolinas AGC

Carolinas AGC’s Construction Apprenticeship combines paid field training with related classroom instruction in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Employers benefit from workforce development support, credential tracking, and grant coordination.

Occupation:
HVAC
Electrician
Plumber
Carpenter
Residential carpenter
State:
NC
SC
City or Region:
Charlotte Metro
Partner Category:
Developing

City of Charlotte

The City of Charlotte’s Apprenticeship Charlotte initiative partners with local agencies and employers to offer earn-and-learn pathways in trades, engineering, and IT. Participants earn wages while completing structured instruction and advancing through wage tiers.

Occupation:
TBD
State:
NC
City or Region:
Charlotte Metro
Partner Category:
Employer Sponsor

Code The Dream

Code the Dream Tandem Apprenticeship
A 6–12 month, Department of Labor–registered tandem apprenticeship that connects vetted junior developers—graduated from CTD’s free Code School—with partner companies (like Cisco and SAS). Apprentices remain CTD employees while working full-time on real-world projects under joint mentorship from CTD senior devs and host-company teams. This plug-and-play model builds diverse tech pipelines and delivers immediate, production-ready results, with many apprentices hired full-time upon completion.
Multiple new staff positions focused on employer engagement.

Occupation:
Software Developer
State:
NC
City or Region:
Raleigh-Durham-Cary
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
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

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

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

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

My IT University

My IT University delivers a CompTIA-approved apprenticeship for university students. Participants earn wages while pursuing Cyber Security Support Technician or Data Analyst tracks through instructor-led courses, one-on-one mentorship, and financial support.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
Natl
MD
NC
City or Region:
DC Metro
Partner Category:
Pipeline
Training

North Carolina Technology Association

NC TECH is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NC TECH’s mission is to foster growth and champion innovation in North Carolina’s tech sector, while providing a voice for the tech community. NC TECH’s membership includes 700 member companies, organizations and institutions employing more than 250,000 workers in North Carolina.

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

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

RTriad Enterprises, LLC

RTriad Enterprises operates a Registered Apprenticeship program for Information Security Analysts and Software Developers. The program offers free pre-training, certification vouchers, paid work, and one-year access to a career community for mentorship and networking.

Occupation:
Cybersecurity Technician
State:
NC
City or Region:
Greensboro Metro
Partner Category:
Hire Ready Intermediary
Pipeline

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