Refers to organizations that serve as a bridge between employers and the education and workforce systems by providing the capacity, expertise, and coordination needed to design, implement, and scale work-based learning opportunities, including internships and apprenticeships, while strengthening talent pipelines for industry. Employer intermediaries help employers overcome common barriers such as limited staffing, program design challenges, regulatory compliance, and candidate recruitment. Intermediaries engage employers around talent needs, co-designing solutions with education and training providers, brokering partnerships, supporting program implementation, and managing administrative and funding requirements.