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

  • 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. 
    • Download this doc file. Lesson Plan that fits the delivery schedule the school plans to use  
    • Download this doc file. Syllabus that summarizes all relevant program information 

  • Submit the New Program Application in Edvera

    Complete all required fields.

  • Pay the nonrefundable Program Evaluation Fee

    Fees can be paid using the online payment portal.

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

    Feedback must be addressed prior to the evaluation.

  • The program is either authorized or denied

    The decision is based on the program evaluation.

  • If authorized, the program can be advertised for enrollment

    Maintain compliance with Minimum Standard 9.

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