Partners

Building Blocks Mentoring Program offers six-month, no-cost technical and workplace skills courses delivered in person or online. The program pairs participants with experienced mentors and career resources through a partnership with Grow With Google.

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.

FOUR18’s Micro-Apprenticeship program offers a seven-week, part-time cybersecurity training experience using real-world data and on-demand coaching. Graduates earn industry-recognized credentials to become job-ready on day one.

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize the federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and transforming operational effectiveness.

Pillars of Success is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting returning citizens and at-risk youth in the District of Columbia. Through their comprehensive transitional housing program, they provide safe and stable housing for up to 12 months, coupled with essential wraparound services such as job training, placement assistance, financial literacy, life skills training, and legal support. These services are designed to facilitate successful reintegration into the community and prevent recidivism.
While the organization does not explicitly mention a formal pre-apprenticeship program, the skills and support offered align closely with the objectives of pre-apprenticeship initiatives.

The Cyber Guild designs cybersecurity apprenticeship programs that combine paid on-the-job security operations roles with structured related instruction and mentor-led labs. Apprentices gain real-world threat-analysis experience to prepare for entry-level analyst positions.

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.

Training Concepts offers a comprehensive, instructor-led apprenticeship program designed to launch careers in information technology. Apprentices engage in hands-on training across various IT disciplines, including cybersecurity, networking, and cloud computing, with courses leading to certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+. The program combines classroom instruction with practical experience, providing a structured pathway for individuals to develop the skills necessary for success in the IT industry. While the program does not guarantee employment, it equips participants with the knowledge and credentials sought by employers in the tech field

The NICE Program Office at NIST leads the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education by providing the Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and a public Apprenticeship Finder tool. NICE offers technical assistance, one-pagers, and community coordinating councils to align training with defined work roles and industry competencies.

VeteraNetwork’s DOL-approved programs deliver paid upskilling in cloud networking, cybersecurity, and DevOps through remote self-paced or live-virtual instruction with mentor support. Employers engage veterans and underserved cohorts in competency-based training leading to recognized credentials.

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.