NAICS 611513: Apprenticeship Training

NAICS 611513 – Apprenticeship Training encompasses structured, work-based education programs that combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction to develop skilled labor in technical, trade, and industrial occupations. This sector supports workforce development initiatives aligned with federal workforce modernization goals, particularly in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, construction, energy infrastructure, and information technology. Apprenticeship programs under this code are often designed in partnership with unions, industry associations, educational institutions, and government entities to meet certified competency standards set by the Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship. These programs serve as critical pipelines for filling skilled labor gaps across federal operations and contractor-led infrastructure projects, integrating with broader workforce investment and economic resilience strategies. No contractor data is available to identify top performers in this NAICS code. However, contractors typically include workforce development nonprofits, community colleges with federally funded apprenticeship partnerships, union-affiliated training centers, and specialized vocational training firms that hold contracts to administer registered apprenticeship programs. The competitive landscape is fragmented, with many small businesses and mission-aligned organizations dominating due to program-specific funding structures and geographic targeting. No agency data is available to identify primary buyers. Nevertheless, agencies with large infrastructure, maintenance, or technical workforce needs—such as the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, and the General Services Administration—are likely to fund apprenticeship initiatives to sustain long-term operational capacity and meet federal workforce diversity and inclusion mandates. The market for apprenticeship training is characterized by low concentration and high program specificity, with opportunities often tied to congressional appropriations for workforce development grants, defense industrial base initiatives, and infrastructure law implementation. Contractors with proven experience in registered apprenticeship systems, curriculum alignment with OSHA or NCCER standards, and demonstrated success in veteran or underrepresented population training are best positioned to compete.