NCAD works closely with partners, stakeholders, practitioners, and experts from various sectors to develop comprehensive quality frameworks that set the standard for Apprenticeship Degrees.
 

The NCAD Apprenticeship Degree Design Standards

 

 

 

 

 

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These design standards address the persistent, sticky problems of higher education: lack of access, lack of equitable representation, inadequate preparation for the workplace, excessive student debt, and poor return-on-investment. While these problems repeatedly show up in research, they have not until now been systematically tackled.
 

The prime directive across all five design standards is simple: serve the learner well. Within the NCAD network, all partners share a commitment to these standards as an unwavering pledge that we collectively uphold. 

 

These standards ensure that the Apprenticeship Degree delivers on its promise of job-embedded learning while upholding the rigorous standards expected of a college degree. They provide a clear roadmap for institutions developing Apprenticeship Degree models, ensuring accountability and transparency in all aspects of the apprenticeship experience.