Apprentices
Be an Apprentice
I was given the opportunity at an apprenticeship program through ACI with a local IT business (EK3 Technologies) as a Help Desk Support Apprentice that I am excelling at far beyond what I believed I could do.
—Samuel Nieves, ACI Learning Apprentice
Apprenticeships are being used by more U.S. employers in more industries than ever before, which means there are more opportunities for individuals seeking employment or interested in upskilling with their current employer.
AIR has a network of apprenticeship program sponsors ready to hire apprentices in more than 25 states, some with remote opportunities available.
Earn a Wage While Learning and Achieving Industry Credentials
Apprenticeship benefits include:
- Earning a salary while learning on the job;
- Gaining transferable skills;
- Achieving nationally recognized certifications;
- Regular wage increases; and
- Opportunities to skill up from your current position.
Interested in Being an Apprentice?
Request a list of AIR-affiliated apprenticeship programs by state with available occupations, as well as resources to connect with apprenticeship opportunities.
Resources
- Map: Apprenticeships for Tech Programs (PDF)
- Brochure: Source & Grow Talent with Us (PDF)
- Guide: Getting Started with Apprenticeships for Tech (PDF)
- Guide: The Case for Better, Smarter and More Inclusive IT and Cybersecurity Talent Development (PDF)
- Brief: Improving Apprenticeship Completion Rates
- Do Employers Earn Positive Returns to Investments in Apprenticeship? Evidence from Registered Programs under the American Apprenticeship Initiative (Department of Labor, PDF)
