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Strategic Support

From Planning To Scale

NCAD offers a phased, high-impact technical assistance model designed to support institutions, systems, and employers through every stage of Apprenticeship Degree development. From early planning to multi-pathway transformation, our services are responsive, customizable, and grounded in what works.
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Our Three-Phase Approach

Apprenticeship Degrees are not plug-and-play. They require intentional design, operational alignment, and community-driven implementation. NCAD meets you where you are—with the expertise, tools, and collaborative support needed to build and scale programs that deliver both workforce and student success.
Foundations

Foundations

For institutions in early exploration or pilot planning

Lay the groundwork for a strong, sustainable Apprenticeship Degree program. This phase helps you build internal readiness, engage employers, and design programs that reflect both academic integrity and workforce relevance.
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Implementation

Implementation

For institutions preparing to launch their first Apprenticeship Degree pathway

Move from planning to program launch. NCAD provides hands-on guidance to help you enroll apprentices, align operations, and ensure institutional systems are ready to support the new model.
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Transformation

For institutions or systems scaling across multiple programs or sectors

Sustain and expand your impact. This phase supports colleges and systems scaling Apprenticeship Degrees across sectors and regions, institutionalizing best practices and embedding equity and sustainability into long-term strategy.
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Apprenticeship Degrees in Action
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Planning & Design

Foundations

Lay the groundwork for a strong, sustainable Apprenticeship Degree program. This phase helps you build internal readiness, engage employers, and design programs that reflect both academic integrity and workforce relevance. Partners in the Foundations phase will receive the following support.
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  • Curriculum mapping and job-embedded learning design
  • Recruitment and retention strategy development
  • Initial employer engagement and mentorship framework
  • Compliance and registration planning
  • Introductory financial modeling and funding strategy
  • Set-up of internal systems for tracking and oversight
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Building & Sustainability

Implementation

Lay the groundwork for a strong, sustainable Apprenticeship Degree program. This phase helps you build internal readiness, engage employers, and design programs that reflect both academic integrity and workforce relevance. Partners in the Foundations phase will receive the following support.
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  • Co-design of curriculum with faculty and employers
  • Employer-led recruitment and talent pipeline support
  • Mentor selection, training, and performance tracking tools
  • Compliance infrastructure and role definition
  • Development of a sustainable funding model
  • Cross-departmental operations and workflow integration
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Impact at scale

Transformation

Lay the groundwork for a strong, sustainable Apprenticeship Degree program. This phase helps you build internal readiness, engage employers, and design programs that reflect both academic integrity and workforce relevance. Partners in the Foundations phase will receive the following support.
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  • Multi-pathway curriculum development and scalability planning
  • Equity-driven retention strategies and longitudinal data systems
  • Advanced employer engagement, ROI analysis, and retention models
  • Full-scale compliance monitoring and reporting infrastructure
  • Long-term financial sustainability strategy and advocacy support
  • Staff training and continuous operations support
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A La Carte Services

NCAD also offers advanced, add-on technical assistance that can supplement any package or be engaged separately.

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Policy Analysis & Advocacy

Align your program with federal and state frameworks, navigate accreditation, and secure public investment through strategic advocacy.

  • Foundations: Policy alignment and initial accreditation consultation
  • Collaboration: Incentive alignment and partnership with workforce agencies
  • Immersion: Legislative strategy and policy engagement

Financial Modeling & Sustainability

Design and implement robust funding models to ensure long-term affordability and viability.

  • Foundations: Basic braided funding and grant exploration
  • Collaboration: Integrated public funding and employer cost-sharing strategies
  • Immersion: Advanced multi-source funding, investment strategies, and funder engagement
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Where are you in the Apprenticeship Degree journey?

Every Apprenticeship Degree pathway starts somewhere different. Whether you’re launching your first pilot or scaling across a system, NCAD is here to support your next step.