Apprenticeship Colorado is recognizing Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries for their contributions to our dynamic Registered Apprenticeship system as a strategy to accelerate the growth of high-quality job opportunities in the state and to attract new talent to in-demand occupations. Once recognized, Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries will be uniquely positioned to support and accelerate Registered Apprenticeship expansion in Colorado and will be eligible for competitive funding opportunities and other benefits.
On July 2, 2024, the first Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries in Colorado were announced. Read the Press Release.
Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries
- Associated General Contractors Colorado
- Colorado Department of Labor and Employment - Employment and Training Division
- Colorado Tree Care Sector Partnership
- Denver Workforce Development: Denver Construction Careers Program
- Early Childhood Workforce Connector
- Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
- Front Range Community College
- Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
- Hamilton-Ryker/TalentGro
- Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP), Inc.
- National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree/Reach University
- OpenClassrooms, Inc.
- Western Colorado Area Health Education Center
- WTIA Workforce Institute/Apprenti
- Employment Services of Weld County
- Get on Your Feet DBA Fortified Academy
- Mesa County Workforce Center
- Pikes Peak Workforce Center
- Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership
- The Master's Apprentice
- Work Options for Women dba Work Options
- Workforce Boulder County
- ACI Learning Tech Academy
- ActivateWork
- Adams County Workforce and Business Center
- Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
- CareerWise Colorado
- Colorado Restaurant Foundation
- Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Emily Griffith Technical College
- Infinite 8 Institute, L3C
- Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development
- Tri County Workforce
Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries FAQs
Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries are organizations operating in Colorado that play a crucial role in expanding or enhancing our state’s Registered Apprenticeship System through their support of career seekers, apprentices, employers, and/or Sponsors.
Organizations can apply for recognition in one or both categories:
- Industry Apprenticeship Intermediaries focus on addressing employer needs through apprenticeship by providing services such as designing and delivering curriculum, connecting employers to apprenticeship programs, reducing administrative burden through tools or acting as the Sponsor, offering professional development, and providing financial support and other resources to support the growth and sustainability of Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
- Talent Apprenticeship Intermediaries focus on career seeker and/or apprentice needs, especially those facing employment barriers, by ensuring that they are aware of apprenticeship programs, have the resources and referrals to enroll in the program, and the support necessary to complete their program and understand their career pathway.
Both public and private entities are encouraged to apply
- Multi-Employer Apprenticeship Sponsors
- An Economic Development organization
- An Apprenticeship Training Committee
- A Local Workforce Board
- A Local School District or BOCES
- An Industry or Trade Association
- A Community College or other institution of education
- A Nonprofit Organization
- A State Agency
- Entities that represent a group of business partners
- Organizations that provide services, tools or staffing to apprenticeship programs
Recognition as a Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary provides several benefits, including:
- Statewide recognition for supporting apprenticeship expansion
- Eligibility for competitive funding opportunities
- Increased visibility to attract new customers
- Invitations to exclusive training and events provided by the Apprenticeship Colorado team
The application for Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries is closed. Sign-up to receive notifications when the next round of applications open.
Questions can be sent to apprenticeship@state.co.us
Contact apprenticeship@state.co.us