Business/Industry

Apprenticeship Opportunities in North Dakota

Apprenticeship Programs in North Dakota

• Dakotas JATC (Dakotas Area Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Fund)
• Job Service North Dakota
• North Dakota Apprenticeship Program
• North Dakota Building Trades Unions

How can you get involved?

• Provide job shadow opportunities for students.
• Offer a cooperative work experience/work-based learning opportunities to students.
• Host site visits or career exploration days at your work site.
• Provide internship opportunities for students Operation Intern - Developing North Dakota's Workforce.
• Offer to provide guest speakers for career events.
• Be a part of a local CTE Program Advisory Committee.
• Start a CTE scholarship program.
• Partner with the North Department of Commerce Workforce Development Division.
• Offer Apprenticeships, learn more: North Dakota Apprenticeship Program or Job Service North Dakota.

Operation Intern - Developing North Dakota's Workforce

Any instructor who teaches classroom continuing education units to ND Licensed Electricians shall be certified in order for those CEU's to be approved by the ND State Electrical Board.

License Checklist

• New Credential Application SFN 61264
• Renewal Application SFN 61265

Application Procedures

• Memo to colleges seeking information on operating in the State of North Dakota.

• Application for Authorization to Operate a Private Career School

• NDSBCTE Policies:  Authorization to Operate Postsecondary Career Schools

• North Dakota State Law on Postsecondary Career Schools (NDCC ch 15-20.4)

Authorized Private Career Schools

• Authorized Private Career Schools

• NDSBCTE Student Complaint Procedure

Links & Resources

• Council for Higher Education Accreditation

• Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information

• U.S. Department of Education Information on Accreditation

Area Career and Technology Centers (CTCs)

North Dakota has ten CTCs that serve member schools in their area.

TrainND

TrainND is a workforce training program that provides customized training for corporations and organizations, as well as open-enrollment training for individuals. 

TrainND is operated through four regional locations in North Dakota:

• Southwest: Bismarck State College
• Northeast: Lake Region State College (Devils Lake)
• Southeast: ND State College of Science (Wahpeton)
• Northwest: Williston State College

Industry Certifications - North Dakota CTE

An education and work-related credential can be defined as a verification of an individual’s qualifications or competence issued by a third party with the relevant authority to issue such credentials (U.S. Department of Labor, 2010). High-quality credentials are recognized by multiple employers across an industry.

The term “industry recognized,” used with respect to a credential, means a credential that:

A. Is sought or accepted by employers within the industry or sector involved as a recognized, preferred, or required credential for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention or advancement purposes; and,

B. Where appropriate, is endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector.