What Oregon Apprenticeship does

Oregon Apprenticeship is a state-government workforce development program administered by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries that manages federally registered apprenticeship programs across Oregon. It serves two principal constituencies: individual job seekers pursuing skilled-trade career pathways (including construction, electrical, roofing, and other apprenticeship-eligible occupations) and Oregon employers seeking to build structured workforce pipelines. Services are delivered free of charge to both audiences, with no fees charged to job seekers or businesses, and are funded through state and federal government appropriations rather than commercial revenue.

The program's core offerings are the Registered Apprenticeship Programs themselves, combining paid on-the-job training from day one with related classroom instruction and leading to a nationally recognized journey-level credential. Supporting offerings include a Pre-Apprenticeship pathway delivered through partner organizations (Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. and Constructing Hope), an Occupation Exploration resource, an interactive ROI Calculator, case studies, video training, and a searchable program openings directory. The underlying technology is a content-managed public website (oregonapprenticeship.org) with supplementary organic social channels (Twitter/X, LinkedIn) and direct employer outreach; no proprietary software platform, mobile application, API, or AI components are described in the source data.

Name

Oregon Apprenticeship

Legal name

Oregon Apprenticeship

Website

https://oregonapprenticeship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oregon Apprenticeship is a state-government workforce development program run by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries that connects Oregon job seekers with registered, paid apprenticeship pathways in skilled trades and provides Oregon employers with workforce-development resources, all delivered free of charge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM)

Keywords

• Registered apprenticeship programs
• Workforce development services
• Skilled trades training
• Pre-apprenticeship programs
• Apprenticeship program matching

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Oregon Apprenticeship is a state government workforce program funded through state and federal government appropriations. The program provides free services to job seekers and businesses seeking apprenticeship solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oregon Apprenticeship, operating under the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, administers registered apprenticeship programs across Oregon that combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction in skilled trades. The program connects job seekers with apprenticeship openings (electrical, roofing, construction, and other trades) and supports Oregon employers with resources to develop apprenticeship programs, including an ROI Calculator and case studies. Pre-apprenticeship pathways are delivered through partner organizations to prepare candidates for entry.

Product overview

Oregon Apprenticeship is a workforce development organization managing registered apprenticeship programs across Oregon. The organization operates a platform connecting job seekers with apprenticeship opportunities in trades (electrical, roofing, laboring, and more) while providing businesses with tools to develop registered apprenticeship programs. The core offering consists of registered apprenticeship programs with related pre-apprenticeship pathways, supplemented by business services including an ROI calculator, resource library, and video training materials. The organization does not appear to operate a technology platform or SaaS product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Registered Apprenticeship Programs Workforce training programs that combine paid on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction, enabling participants to earn wages during training and earn a nationally recognized journey-level credential upon completion. Designed for Oregon job seekers entering skilled trades such as electrician, roofer, and laborer, and for Oregon employers sponsoring apprentices.
• Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Preparation programs that help job seekers develop foundational skills and gain entry into registered apprenticeship programs, delivered through partner organizations such as Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. (focused on women entering construction) and Constructing Hope. Intended for Oregon individuals seeking readiness training before apprenticeship placement.
• Business Services Suite of services for Oregon employers that want to develop registered apprenticeship programs, including case studies of existing programs, an ROI Calculator, and guidance on getting started with apprenticeship program sponsorship. Targeted at Oregon businesses in skilled-trade industries facing workforce shortages.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-apprenticeship program partner that prepares women for entry into construction trades apprenticeships. Referenced in success stories as pipeline source for female apprentices.
• Constructing HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-apprenticeship program partner providing training and preparation for construction trade apprenticeships. Referenced in success stories as pipeline source for apprentices.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Apprenticeship.gov: The U.S. Department of Labor's federal registered apprenticeship hub. Directly comparable as a government-run apprenticeship registration and resource platform operating alongside state-level programs like Oregon Apprenticeship.
• ApprenticeshipNC: North Carolina's state-sponsored registered apprenticeship initiative. Comparable state-government apprenticeship program promoting work-based learning pathways in skilled trades.
• California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS): California's state agency that approves and oversees apprenticeship programs. Operates the same government-led registered apprenticeship model as Oregon Apprenticeship, serving a larger jurisdiction.
• Washington State Apprenticeship (L&I): Washington's state apprenticeship program under the Department of Labor & Industries. Directly comparable state-government apprenticeship authority operating in a neighboring geography with similar trade focus.
• Minnesota Apprenticeship (DEED): Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development apprenticeship office. Similar state-government body administering registered apprenticeship programs and employer outreach.
• Wisconsin Apprenticeship (DWD): Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development apprenticeship program. A state-led registered apprenticeship authority with comparable employer engagement and job-seeker matching services.

Emerging players

• Constructing Hope: A pre-apprenticeship partner of Oregon Apprenticeship that prepares individuals for construction trade apprenticeships. Comparable mission focused on the supply side of apprenticeship pipelines.
• Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. A non-profit preparing women for skilled trade careers, including pre-apprenticeship training. Directly named partner of Oregon Apprenticeship with overlapping workforce-development mission in the trades.

Broad incumbents

• Build Your Future: Industry-led initiative promoting construction trades career pathways and apprenticeship. Comparable mission of expanding apprenticeship-based entry into the skilled trades, with broader industry sponsorship.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association running its own apprenticeship programs for member contractors. Comparable in facilitating employer-side apprenticeship adoption and credentialing, though operating at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/OregonL_I
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-apprenticeship

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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