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Source & Grow Talent with Apprenticeships

About Us 

Through the Apprenticeships for Tech Network, AIR helps employers source and grow tech talent; supports intermediaries in designing, building, and running programs for multiple employers; connects apprentices with opportunities; and connects community partners and training providers with programs.

 

In 2022 tech employment grew by

3.2%

nationally, adding an estimated 286,400 workers.

More than 9 million people work in tech-related jobs, including for tech and non-tech companies. Most employers are hiring for new positions in tech, but are encountering a challenge in finding candidates with the skills they need.

  • Apprenticeships provide a path for both career success and academic achievement.
  • Employers across industries are using the apprenticeship model to address skills gaps and increase employee retainment.

 

 

Employee Retention

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Employers report that they retain over 90% of apprentice graduates and that hosting apprentices increases employee morale. The appeal for apprentices is that they earn a wage and gain education while taking on little to no student debt.

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce and Case Western Reserve University

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