At NIICA, our mission is to help ensure the nation has a strong, sustainable talent pipeline to support strategic industries—particularly advanced manufacturing and technology sectors critical to U.S. national security, global competitiveness, and continued leadership in innovation. We advance this mission by building structured, scalable programs and systems that align closely with industry needs and expand access to high-quality careers. 

 

As you know, this work continues every day through our collaboration with employers, educators, and government leaders who share our commitment to Registered Apprenticeship (RA) as a proven tool for long-term workforce development, national competitiveness, and expanding opportunity.