Priority 2 · Develop programs
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
Workforce Development / North Dakota
Selected skill and training priorities from reviewed workforce sources, chosen for relevance to career pathways and the Pearson portfolio. They are analytical selections, not an official top-three ranking or a measurement of statewide shortages. Program provision establishes a training priority, not proof that a deficit remains.
These evidence labels do not change the three map tiers. A reported shortage, a demand signal and a training priority are different findings.
Funding alert from the PY2024 report: continued state IET funding was not approved beyond June 30, 2026. Confirm any subsequent appropriation or alternative funds before a proposal. This finding does not change the map tier.
| Skill need & evidence | Pearson product solution | How it could address the need | Validation & measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
Skill need & evidenceCNA pathway readinessProgram priorityState-funded IET competitions included CNA and introductory CNA pathways. Workforce evidence ↗PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates | Pearson product solutionFoundation / partial match | How it could address the need Teach health-science foundations and practice clinical judgment; Knowledge Matters offers medical- and dental-assisting scenarios. Ready for Industry introduces healthcare work. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement Select resources for the actual role. CNA, phlebotomy, pharmacy and nursing have different curricula, examinations and clinical requirements. Simulations do not replace approved clinical hours or licensure. Proposed success measuresInstructor-scored scenarios, approved practical competencies, certification eligibility and subsequent clinical or training progression. Set the baseline and target with educators and employers. No target or revenue is assumed. |
Skill need & evidenceCrane-operation and rigging preparationProgram priorityThe 2024–25 IET applications included crane operator and rigging training. Workforce evidence ↗PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates | Pearson product solutionCapability match; trade selection required | How it could address the need Use NCCER Core and relevant craft materials with qualified instruction and practical assessment. Ready for Industry provides construction context before specialized training. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement Confirm exact craft title and standard, accredited training arrangements, instructor capacity, tools and supervised practice. Crane, coatings, CNC and solar requirements need separate mapping; no universal trade credential is implied. Proposed success measuresDemonstrated craft competencies, safety performance and accepted module/credential completion. Set the baseline and target with educators and employers. No target or revenue is assumed. |
Skill need & evidenceSmall-program training access and sustainabilityDelivery barrierProviders report staffing and cohort-size limits; the report says continued state IET funding was not approved beyond June 30, 2026. Workforce evidence ↗PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates | Pearson product solutionDelivery support / partial match | How it could address the need Evaluate shared digital course access and career preparation to support a locally approved integrated pathway, with human instruction and advising. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement Confirm exact course, approved learning objectives, staffing, technology, schedule and adult/K–12 fit. Digital access does not resolve missing funding or employer placements. Proposed success measuresCourse access and completion, time spent on enrollment/coordination, approved skill gains and progression. Set the baseline and target with educators and employers. No target or revenue is assumed. |
Use virtual coursework where it fits the approved pathway. Have the college verify course credit, transfer and degree applicability; have the credential issuer verify assessment requirements. eDynamic course completion alone does not award college credit.
Review North Dakota dual-enrollment evidence →Workforce partners confirm the tasks and affected learners. Product and Research verify the syllabus and evidence. Implementation confirms instruction, accessibility and practical experience. Sales and Government Affairs qualify the buyer, budget and purchasing route. Ty reviews the final recommendation.
Pearson government-relations evidence →State-submitted adult education / WIOA Title II report. Local examples retain their stated scope; not representative of every employer or all K–12 learners.
All 50 state PY2024 narrative reports retrieved and relevant sections reviewed; statewide employer-survey rankings have not been established for all 50.
Ty, local workforce partners and Pearson reviewers must approve exact competency mapping, learner fit, credential recognition, delivery and budget before action. No automated changes to tiers or commitments.
ND state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗
PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · retrieved 2026-09-12
Product capability sources reviewed 2026-09-12. Portfolio inclusion does not establish state approval, available funding or procurement access. Workforce reports describe existing programs too; verify whether an unmet need remains before proposing replacement software.