Partners

AOT delivers paid technology apprenticeships and internships for underrepresented high-school and college students. Participants engage in hands-on software development projects, receive career coaching, and attend professional skills workshops to prepare for technology roles.

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.

In partnership with the City Offices of Personnel and the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, St. Louis is exploring apprenticeship to meet critical municipal workforce needs and strengthen partnerships with education and community-based organizations. The city’s disaster recovery efforts from the May 2025 tornado have emphasized the need to develop a strong talent pipeline for skilled trade workers. Jobs with the City of St. Louis offer residents the opportunity to do meaningful work with real impact.

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.

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.

Apprenticeship Missouri is a statewide initiative designed to connect individuals with hands-on training and career opportunities through registered apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship Missouri is part of the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. It promotes Registered Apprenticeships, which are structured training programs combining paid work experience with classroom instruction.

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.

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.

Queensborough Community College participates in the CUNY Apprenticeship initiative by enabling associate-degree students to integrate paid, part- or full-time roles in tech and business with their studies. Apprentices graduate with national credentials and strong employment outcomes.

The Data School operates New York City’s first registered Data Analyst apprenticeship approved by the New York State Department of Labor. Apprentices complete intensive technical training in tools such as Tableau and Alteryx alongside paid on-the-job client projects under dedicated mentorship.

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.

Source Savvy delivers workforce solutions by designing earn-and-learn models that integrate on-the-job training with customized related instruction. The team handles program registration, curriculum development, and employer mentoring support.

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.