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Discover how Apprenticeships are Making an Impact for Apprentices, Employers and Intermediaries. This brief highlights how, in an economy marked by rapid technological change and shifting workforce demands, apprenticeships are proving to be one of the most effective ways to connect people with promising careers—and connect employers with the skilled talent they need. At the heart of this transformation are stories of personal growth, professional development, and innovative partnerships.

This brief complements the Making an Impact video of the same title. 

Businesses can source apprenticeship talent in key markets across the U.S. through AIR's Apprenticeships for Tech network of qualified partners. 

Whether you’re a business needing a pipeline of skilled workers, an education provider looking to bring work-based learning to your students, or a business-member organization working to improve the local tech labor market for your members, apprenticeship is a proven path to success for both employers and apprentices. 

Apprenticeships programs are a proven strategy to develop a talent pipeline for a skilled workforce. Apprenticeships can also help employers mitigate workforce shortages and provide workers with paid work experience, classroom instruction, progressive wage increases, and a nationally recognized credential. In 2021, the United States Department of Labor reported that overall apprenticeship completion rates were below 35%.