Approved Standards Recognition Entities

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is an international trade association representing over 800 equipment distributors, manufacturers and industry-service firms nationwide, and the AED Foundation addresses professional education and workforce development in the industry.

The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship's mission is to expand the use of registered apprenticeships and Alabama industry-recognized apprenticeship programs for providing high-quality career training which will enable workers and employers to prosper in pursuit of the continued economic development of the state.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation Program recognizes transition to practice programs for nurses to successfully transition to Registered Nurses (RNs) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is a non-governmental organization that provides accreditation services and training to public- and private-sector organizations, serving the global marketplace. ANAB is the largest accreditation body in North America and provides services in more than 75 countries.

Part of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, Apprenticeship Missouri works with employers, providers and partners to build a diverse and skilled workforce in Missouri through apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities.

The Arizona Insurance Institute is an independent, nonprofit trade association dedicated to supporting and growing Arizona's insurance and financial services industry.

West Michigan Works! is the workforce development agency in west Michigan that serves the employers and job seekers of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties and sets the strategic direction of workforce planning for west Michigan.

Center for Business Acceleration, a wholly owned subsidiary of About Giving Inc., provides knowledge of the development of Department of Labor apprenticeship standards and certificate and certification credentialing requirements.

The Colorado Community College System is comprised of 13 unique colleges with 40 locations across the state with the mission to provide an accessible, responsive learning environment where our students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

Custom Training Solutions (CTS) is the Workforce Development division of Northwest State Community College (NSCC). The CTS division at NSCC works with businesses of all industries to help identify workforce needs and implement programs that bring solutions and opportunities.

The Energy Sector Security Consortium Inc. is a nonprofit corporation formed to support energy sector organizations with the security of their critical technology infrastructures.

FANUC-ROCKWELL SRE is a coalition of FANUC, Rockwell Automation, APT Manufacturing Solutions and NOCTI/Nocti Business Solutions, which has worked together over the past decade developing training, certifications and an education and training delivery network.

FASTPORT is a veteran employment software company with the sole mission to help all members of our nation's military community find great career opportunities with great employers.

Working in partnership with businesses, educators, families, and economic and workforce development agencies, Franklin Apprenticeships is the first U.S.-based firm dedicated solely to delivering on the promise for expansion of apprenticeship programs across the country.

Institute for American Apprenticeships works with employers in New England and across the United States to deliver apprenticeship education for employers, and to provide technical assistance to trade associations, employers and government agencies to expand the reach of apprenticeship as a workforce solution.

Through leadership and service to the state education system, the Iowa Department of Education works to ensure all students are ready for college and career training and receive the postsecondary support they need to succeed. The Department provides oversight to the state education system that includes public elementary and secondary schools, nonpublic schools that receive state accreditation, area education agencies, community colleges, and teacher preparation programs.

Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and serves the people of the state through accessible and affordable world-class education and adaptive learning, empowering students to achieve their career and transfer aspirations.

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is a nationally-recognized validator of performance through practical experiences that reflect the manufacturing industry.

The National Urban League is a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization with 90 affiliates serving 300 communities, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than two million people nationwide.

Network Partners provides clients with medical device experience and expertise to help bring lifesaving products to market.

The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) is a private, nonprofit organization that improves the profitability and competitiveness of New Jersey's manufacturers. Backed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, NJMEP enables organizations to enhance their productivity and efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve employee performance.

Peregrine is a small business within the cybersecurity industrial control systems and the Internet of Things, supporting many federal and commercial customers.

The Smart Automation Certification Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop and deploy modular Industry 4.0 certifications for a wide range of industries.

Texas Workforce Commission is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) Workforce Consulting is an independent arm of the WTIA, a co-op of 1,100 tech companies large and small, and will provide consulting and technical assistance to state agencies, employers, community organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Tech Councils and more, toward the expansion, adoption and recognition of IRAPs.