NPEC expectations are that a school fully develops a program prior to submitting a new program application.  

  1. Prepare your program. A fully developed program will include the following:

    • Curriculum that meets industry standards, meets GNPEC’s Minimum Standards Criteria, and will equip students to be employed upon graduation.  

    • Textbook(s) to support the curriculum, equipment needed to deliver the program, adequate facilities to deliver the program, and a qualified instructor ready to teach the program if authorized. 
    • Syllabus  (DOC, 22.68 KB) that summarizes all relevant program information 
    • Lesson Plan  (DOC, 17.73 KB) that fits the delivery schedule the school plans to use  

  2. Submit the New Program Application in Edvera

    Complete all required fields.

  3. Pay the nonrefundable Program Evaluation Fee

    Fees can be paid using the online payment portal.

  4. The submitted application is reviewed by the agency, and feedback is provided

    Feedback must be addressed prior to the evaluation.

  5. The program is either authorized or denied

    The decision is based on the program evaluation.

  6. If authorized, the program can be advertised for enrollment

    Maintain compliance with Minimum Standard 9.

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