BIT Employer Partners

Collaborate with BIT to Hire, Train, and Empower Talent with Disabilities

What Is An Employer Partner?

An Employer Partner is an organization that hosts a BIT apprentice, providing hands-on experience while building a stronger, more equitable workforce. By opening their doors to certified professionals with disabilities, Employer Partners gain immediate access to skilled talent, reduce hiring risk through federal support, and demonstrate their commitment to accessibility and innovation.

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What Is An Employer Partner?

An Employer Partner is an organization that hosts a BIT apprentice, providing hands-on experience while building a stronger, more equitable workforce. By opening their doors to certified professionals with disabilities, Employer Partners gain immediate access to skilled talent, reduce hiring risk through federal support, and demonstrate their commitment to accessibility and innovation.

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What It Means To Partner With BIT

Partnering with BIT means more than filling a role – it’s about investing in talent, equity, and innovation. We work side by side with you to match apprentices to your business needs, provide ongoing accessibility coaching and compliance support, and ensure that every apprentice has the tools to succeed on your team. Together, we create a workplace where professionals with disabilities thrive, and employers gain the benefit of skilled, motivated talent.

What It Means To Partner With BIT

Partnering with BIT means more than filling a role – it’s about investing in talent, equity, and innovation. We work side by side with you to match apprentices to your business needs, provide ongoing accessibility coaching and compliance support, and ensure that every apprentice has the tools to succeed on your team. Together, we create a workplace where professionals with disabilities thrive, and employers gain the benefit of skilled, motivated talent.

We’ve Built the BluePrint

We’ve created a proven model that connects training to real employment outcomes. Our Academy-to-Apprenticeship pathway equips professionals with disabilities with industry certifications, mentorship, and paid hands-on experience, while giving employers a structured, low-risk way to grow their teams. With federal recognition and funding, our blueprint has already opened doors for hundreds of careers – and we’re scaling it to impact thousands more.

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We’ve Built the BluePrint

We’ve created a proven model that connects training to real employment outcomes. Our Academy-to-Apprenticeship pathway equips professionals with disabilities with industry certifications, mentorship, and paid hands-on experience, while giving employers a structured, low-risk way to grow their teams. With federal recognition and funding, our blueprint has already opened doors for hundreds of careers – and we’re scaling it to impact thousands more.

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Becoming An Employer Partner

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Step 1

Sign an Employer Acceptance Agreement

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Step 2

Get matched with an apprentice based on your team’s needs

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Step 3

Provide hands-on experience (we’ll guide you!)

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Step 4

Receive continued support to ensure success

Not Quite Ready to Become An Employer Partner?

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The contents of this website were developed under grant H421F240171 from the U.S. Department of Education (Department). The Department does not mandate or prescribe practices, models, or other activities described or discussed in this document. The contents of this website may contain examples of, adaptations of, and links to resources created and maintained by another public or private organization. The Department does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. The content of this website does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department. This website is not intended to represent the views or policy of or be an endorsement of any views expressed, or materials provided by any Federal agency (EDGAR 75.620).