Hire Certified Technology Talent.
Zero Placement Fees. Ever.
Access a national pool of career-ready cybersecurity, IT, AI, and digital marketing professionals — trained, certified, and available for hire through USHDA, NVHD, and TQETI. No hidden fees or placement commissions.
Permanent Free Recruitment and Hiring Policy
ApprenticesForHire.com remains completely free for employers and graduates throughout the recruitment and hiring process. There are absolutely no charges for:
All platform sustainability comes from separately contracted, optional corporate sponsorships, workforce development grants, employer-funded customized training cohorts, and USHDA technology subscriptions. Employers are never required to purchase any service to access or hire a graduate.
Total Employer Cost
Always free. No subscription. No commission.
What You Get As An Employer
Everything you need to discover, evaluate, and hire certified technology apprentices — with privacy, security, and verification built in.
100% Free Recruitment & Hiring
Zero placement fees, zero recruitment commissions, and zero mandatory subscriptions throughout the entire process.
Searchable National Directory
Filter certified talent by certification, skill, training provider, state, work mode, and availability.
Verified Certifications
Only verified certifications are displayed as earned — distinct from course completions and pending exams.
Authorized Resume Access
Time-limited, authorized resume downloads with audit logging for every profile view and download.
Candidate Shortlist
Save candidates for later consideration in your private employer dashboard.
Platform-Routed Requests
Request interviews and introductions through the platform — candidate contact info stays protected by default.
Need talent for a short-term task or project?
Skip the long-form hiring process. Post a gig — a scoped task, fixed-price project, or short contract — and our placement team matches you with certified, available cybersecurity, IT, AI, and digital talent. Same verified graduates, same zero-fee policy, faster engagement.
CMMC Level 2 Gap Assessment
Compliance / GRC · 1-3 months
Need a CMMC Registered Practitioner for a 6-week engagement supporting our SSP refresh. Security+ and CMMC RP required, hybrid OK.
The Employer Journey
Five clear steps from first discovery to a successful team placement.
- 01
Browse certified talent
- 02
Register & verify email
- 03
Get business approval
- 04
Access full profiles
- 05
Request interviews & hire
Start hiring certified technology talent today
Registration is 100% free. Get verified and access detailed candidate profiles and resumes in minutes.