A Smarter Way to Hire & Develop Tech Talent
Tech apprenticeships aren’t just an alternative to traditional hiring—they’re a competitive edge. Apprenticeship gives you immediate access to motivated talent while building a pipeline of skilled, loyal team members trained to meet your evolving business needs.
With lower turnover, higher productivity, and flexible training aligned to your goals, apprenticeship delivers real ROI on every hire—now and into the future.
Employer benefits:
- Build a reliable pipeline of job-ready tech talent trained to your environment
- Reduce hiring costs and time-to-productivity with structured, on-the-job learning
- Strengthen long-term retention by supporting career growth from day one
- Close critical skills gaps with talent that’s aligned to your tech stack and business needs
- Increase team capacity while enabling senior staff to focus on higher-value work
- Reduce hiring risk with a proven, supported pathway from training to full-time employment
- Realize measurable ROI through faster hiring, stronger retention, and lower overall hiring costs
Plus, employers who hire apprentices through ActivateWork may qualify for multiple financial incentives, including up to $8,000 per apprentice through the federal Apprenticeship Building America (ABA2) grant and Colorado state tax credits of up to $12,600 per apprentice.* That’s a total potential savings of more than $20,000 per hire.
Apprenticeships are one of the most effective ways to grow loyal, capable, productive team members—especially in high-demand fields like Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Software Development.
Turnkey Tech Apprenticeship Programs, Ready to Power Your Team
Think launching an apprenticeship program is too complex and time-consuming? Think again.
Our employer-ready Registered Apprenticeship Programs, approved through Apprenticeship Colorado, can be easily deployed by businesses to hire, train, and retain tech talent without the cost or complexity of starting from scratch. You gain a proven model that works, with hands-on support every step of the way.
We manage the:
- Candidate sourcing, screening, and matching
- Technical and professional skills training
- Apprenticeship program administration, compliance, and registration
Your apprentices become full-time employees from day one, contributing to your team while learning on the job.
Build Your Workforce Your Way—Powered by ActivateWork
ActivateWork is revolutionizing how businesses grow their tech teams by building a pipeline of highly motivated, job-ready tech professionals.
Our tech apprenticeships are co-designed with you to develop job-ready talent equipped with the skills your business needs to thrive. Apprenticeship combines paid, on-the-job learning with relevant, hands-on technical instruction, so you get capable, motivated, full-time employees ready to contribute from day one.
Unlike internships or unpaid training, ActivateWork’s apprenticeships are registered and approved by Apprenticeship Colorado, delivering high-quality, standards-based training aligned with industry needs.
With ongoing support from ActivateWork’s career coaches and account managers, you can develop talent in a way that aligns to your business needs. Through structured, on-the-job learning and mentorship, apprentices gain experience with your systems, adapt to your culture, and meet performance expectations from the start.
Why Tech Apprenticeships Work
ActivateWork apprentices come from diverse, nontraditional backgrounds, bringing grit, adaptability, and a growth mindset to the table. Many are career changers, veterans, or those with untapped potential looking to make an impact in tech.
Each candidate completes an intensive, hands-on training program aligned with the latest industry standards and AI-driven tools and workflows, preparing them to contribute quickly in roles such as IT support, data analysis, cybersecurity, and other tech-focused positions.
Tech apprenticeships are built for real-world business needs. You get:
- Vetted and trained candidates with the technical and professional skills to contribute on day one
- A proven talent development program that’s customized to meet your specific needs and designed to create a culture of learning and competency
- Retention-focused support with 12 months of post-hire coaching and free upskilling opportunities
Because you provide the on-the-job learning, you get to develop apprentices your way—aligned with your systems, tech stack, workflows, and expectations. Apprenticeships are a smart investment, allowing you to save on recruitment and onboarding while developing loyal employees who are aligned with your company’s goals and culture.
How Tech Apprenticeship Works
Every program follows a structured framework to ensure quality, consistency, and long-term success. ActivateWork manages the heavy lifting: sourcing candidates, delivering rigorous pre-apprenticeship training, and providing ongoing mentorship and coaching throughout the program.
Once onboarded, your apprentices gain hands-on experience along with ongoing coaching and support from our team to ensure their success—and yours.
- Step 1: Recruit & Prepare
ActivateWork sources and screens candidates for aptitude, resilience, motivation, and coachability. Selected learners complete rigorous, industry-driven technical training provided by our education partner, Per Scholas. - Step 2: Hire & Train
You hire the apprentice as a full-time employee. ActivateWork supports you in structuring the job-based learning and managing progress toward competency milestones to ensure your apprentices are acquiring the day-to-day skills needed to get the job done—no guesswork required. - Step 3: Coach & Retain
Each apprentice receives 12 months of professional coaching from ActivateWork. This includes workplace readiness, communication, leadership development, and ongoing support to help them grow and stay.
The Results Speak for Themselves
When you partner with ActivateWork, you’ll build a more inclusive team that reflects diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation. Plus, ActivateWork apprentices outperform industry benchmarks on retention, ramp-up time, and team integration.
- 92% completed their apprenticeships
- 87% of completers received and accepted job offers from their sponsoring employers
- 12 months of wraparound support for both apprentices and managers
- Trusted by companies across Colorado
We’re always looking for new and better ways of doing things. Taking a skills-based hiring approach and partnering with ActivateWork’s apprenticeship program have allowed us to expand our workforce, and provide economic stability and growth opportunities for those looking to enter the tech field.
— Bob Nogueira, Chief People Officer at the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT)
ActivateWork’s programs are funded in part by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration through the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA2) grant program. This content was created by ActivateWork and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor.
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What Our Apprentices and Employer Partners Are Saying
The apprentice we hired from ActivateWork has done a great job with us, and ran circles around many of the existing Service Desk team members with years of experience. She knocked it out of the park!
ActivateWork employer partner
The apprentice we hired from ActivateWork has done a great job with us, and ran circles around many of the existing Service Desk team members with years of experience. She knocked it out of the park!ActivateWork employer partner
Geraldine’s growth throughout her apprenticeship journey has been truly impressive, and she’s proven herself to be an exceptional talent. She embodies the core principles of successful apprenticeships: offering individuals opportunities to excel while delivering substantial value to their teams and organizations.
Sam Kumar, Founder & CEO of Cyber Sainik
Geraldine’s growth throughout her apprenticeship journey has been truly impressive, and she’s proven herself to be an exceptional talent. She embodies the core principles of successful apprenticeships: offering individuals opportunities to excel while delivering substantial value to their teams and organizations.Sam Kumar, Founder & CEO of Cyber Sainik
The curiosity level in every apprentice we’ve worked with is off the charts. They ask questions no one else has asked. Their knowledge is fresh, and they’re seeing it from a completely different viewpoint. It’s truly team-shifting.
Bob Nogueira, Chief People Officer at the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT)
The curiosity level in every apprentice we’ve worked with is off the charts. They ask questions no one else has asked. Their knowledge is fresh, and they’re seeing it from a completely different viewpoint. It’s truly team-shifting.Bob Nogueira, Chief People Officer at the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Through ActivateWork, I landed a DevOps apprenticeship with Ping Identity that quickly turned into a full‑time role. That opportunity took me to a level I never imagined, both financially and professionally, and completely changed the trajectory of my family’s life.
Juan Marquez, ActivateWork graduate and DevOps engineer
Through ActivateWork, I landed a DevOps apprenticeship with Ping Identity that quickly turned into a full‑time role. That opportunity took me to a level I never imagined, both financially and professionally, and completely changed the trajectory of my family’s life.Juan Marquez, ActivateWork graduate and DevOps engineer
Ready to explore your tech apprenticeship options?
Whether you’re just exploring the idea of an apprenticeship program or ready to launch, we’re here to help you build a long-term talent pipeline that works for your business. Talk to our team today to learn more and get started.