NDSCS Workforce Affairs

What NDSCS Workforce Affairs does

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), operating through its Workforce Affairs division (apprenticeshipnd / TrainND Southeast), is a public two-year community college within the North Dakota University System. The college delivers career and technical education, liberal arts transfer pathways, dual credit programs for high school students, and adult workforce training across campuses in Wahpeton (main) and Fargo (two locations including the Career Innovation Center), supplemented by a Blackboard-powered online learning channel.

Its product portfolio spans 100+ career pathways organized into degree programs (AA, AAS, AS, BAS), certificates and diplomas in trades, health sciences, IT, manufacturing, and liberal arts; OEM-sponsored technical training tracks with Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, and Case IH; an FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technology program; and emerging offerings in Robotics/Automation/Mechatronics (RAMT), Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and stackable Cybersecurity certificates. Auxiliary services include residence halls, apartments and townhomes; tiered dining plans; student support (advising, tutoring, accessibility); athletics (seven NJCAA Wildcats teams); and 250+ annual student-life events. The underlying platform runs on the CampusConnection student information system (shared across NDUS), Blackboard LMS, Microsoft 365 email, Siteimprove accessibility tooling, and the CBORD GET mobile app for dining.

Revenue mechanics are those of a public community college: per-credit tuition and fees tiered by residency and delivery modality (Wahpeton, Fargo, Online, Dual Credit), semester-based housing charges ($1,660–$4,020), block meal plans ($1,000–$2,700/semester), bookstore tool/supply sales, and financial aid disbursements. The go-to-market is sales-led with community-driven employer ties, recruiting prospects via the institutional website, Salesforce inquiry forms, social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Flickr), campus-visit events, and dual credit articulation agreements with North Dakota high schools. NDSCS Workforce Affairs specifically channels the apprenticeship sponsorships, TrainND Southeast customized industry training, and apprenticeshipnd outreach functions that connect regional employers to skilled-trades talent pipelines.

Name

NDSCS Workforce Affairs

Legal name

North Dakota State College of Science

Website

https://ndscs.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NDSCS Workforce Affairs is the workforce development division of North Dakota State College of Science, a public two-year community college delivering apprenticeship, OEM-sponsored technical training, and customized industry training across Wahpeton, Fargo, and online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Postsecondary Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Workforce training programs
• Online college degrees
• Certificate diploma programs
• Dual credit education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wahpeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Per-credit tuition charges based on residency status (ND Resident, MN Reciprocity, U.S. Resident, International) with additional per-credit fees. Out-of-state students may receive tuition waiver if living on campus with 160+ dining plan.
2. Housing Revenue: Semester-based housing charges for residence halls, apartments, and townhomes
3. Dining Plans: Block meal plans charged per semester with various tier options (300, 225, 160, 80 meals)
4. Financial Aid Disbursements: Federal and state financial aid (grants, loans, work-study) disbursed to student accounts
5. Tool and Supply Sales: Tool lists and supplies sold through NDSCS Bookstore for technical programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NDSCS delivers postsecondary degree, certificate, diploma, dual-credit, online, and transfer programs, alongside residence-hall and dining services for students. Its TrainND Southeast division provides customized workforce training and continuing education for employers and industries in southeast North Dakota.

Product overview

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a two-year community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The institution operates a unified educational platform delivering face-to-face instruction at its Wahpeton and Fargo campuses, online learning via Blackboard, and workforce training through TrainND Southeast. The core product portfolio consists of academic degree programs (AA, AAS, AS, BAS degrees) and certificate/diploma programs across diverse disciplines including agriculture, automotive, aviation, building trades, business, culinary arts, dental, diesel, electrical, health sciences, hospitality, information technology, manufacturing, nursing, robotics, and welding. These are supplemented by dual credit programs for high school students, student housing and dining services, and comprehensive student support. With 100+ career pathways, the institution serves traditional students seeking two-year degrees and working professionals requiring workforce development and continuing education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TrainND Southeast: Workforce training division of NDSCS serving southeast North Dakota
• Wildcats

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs (AA, AAS, AS, BAS) Postsecondary AA, AAS, AS, and BAS programs across agriculture, automotive, business, health sciences, liberal arts, manufacturing, STEM, and trades, supporting career entry or transfer to four-year institutions.
• Certificate and Diploma Programs Shorter-term certificate and diploma programs in specialized fields such as welding, electrical, plumbing, automotive systems, cybersecurity, and culinary arts.
• Online Learning Distance education delivered through Blackboard, providing remote students access to course materials, assignments, and virtual instruction across multiple programs.
• TrainND Southeast (Workforce Training) NDSCS workforce-development and continuing-education division that provides customized training programs for businesses and industries in southeast North Dakota.
• Dual Credit Programs Programs that allow North Dakota high school students to earn college credit while still in high school, with reduced rates under subsidized and unsubsidized dual-credit options.
• Student Housing (Residence Halls, Apartments, Townhomes) On-campus living options comprising residence halls, eligible-student apartments, and College Townhomes with semester-based room and occupancy pricing.
• Dining Services Campus food service encompassing the Wildcat Dining Room, Wildcat Express food outlets, Cat Snacks micro-market, dining meal plans, and catering services.
• NDSCS Bookstore Tools and Supplies Tools and supplies sold through the NDSCS Bookstore for technical programs; tool costs above $1,500 may qualify for semester-based payment deferment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of degree-seeking students attend tuition free
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North Dakota State University (NDSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDSCS-Fargo students (enrolled in at least 6 credits) can live on campus at NDSU. Partnership provides housing options (suite-style to traditional residence halls), amenities including laundry, dining, and rec facilities, and access to NDSU campus services. Students can walk or take MATBUS to NDSCS-Fargo from NDSU housing.
• CaterpillarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaterpillar Dealer Service Technician program provides technical training on Caterpillar equipment through classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory instruction, and internships at sponsoring Caterpillar dealers.
• John DeerecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Deere Tech program develops technically competent, professional ag equipment service technicians through on-campus training combined with supervised occupational experiences at sponsoring John Deere dealerships.
• KomatsucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKomatsu program combines state-of-the-art on-campus training with internships at sponsoring Komatsu dealerships, providing technical training on Komatsu equipment through classroom and hands-on laboratory experiences.
• Case IHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCase IH program combines state-of-the-art on-campus training with internships at sponsoring Case IH dealerships, providing technical training on Case IH equipment and related products.
• Metro College AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership allowing students to take classes at multiple institutions including NDSCS, Bismarck State College, Dakota College at Bottineau, Dickinson State University, Lake Region State College, Mayville State University, Minot State University, North Dakota State University, and Valley City State University.
• Sanford Ambulance Service (Fargo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDSCS Paramedic Technology program is affiliated with Sanford Ambulance Service in Fargo, N.D. Students gain necessary skills to complete national certification and obtain employment as paramedics.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mitchell Technical College: South Dakota technical college focused on hands-on skilled trades, energy, and healthcare programs with strong employer partnerships — a comparable technical-trades model in an adjacent Midwestern state.
• Northland Community and Technical College: Minnesota two-year college in Thief River Falls/East Grand Forks offering similar trades, health sciences, and workforce training programs, serving an overlapping rural regional labor market with NDSCS.
• Minnesota State Community and Technical College: Neighboring two-year system in Minnesota offering comparable career-technical programs, workforce training, and online degrees; competes directly for MN reciprocity and out-of-state students in the same regional market.
• Lake Region State College: Sister NDUS community college in Devils Lake, ND offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce training directly comparable to NDSCS's portfolio across trades, nursing, and IT.
• Southeast Technical College: South Dakota's technical institute offering associate degrees and diplomas in trades, IT, health, and business with similar employer-driven internship pathways relevant to NDSCS's Workforce Affairs division.
• Bismarck State College: Another NDUS two-year college in North Dakota offering similar career-technical, transfer, and online programs with overlapping dual-credit and workforce training functions, including energy and IT specializations.
• Dakota College at Bottineau: Another NDUS two-year college focused on forestry, horticulture, and liberal arts transfer, with overlapping dual-credit and workforce training mechanisms shared across the Metro College Alliance.

Broad incumbents

• Ivy Tech Community College: Largest US community college system in Indiana, offering a much broader portfolio of associate degrees, workforce certifications, and apprenticeship programs; provides a benchmark for scaled two-year workforce training operations.
• Sinclair Community College: Large Ohio community college with deep industry partnerships and apprenticeship/co-op programs in advanced manufacturing, IT, and healthcare; comparable in workforce-training emphasis at much greater scale.

Others

• Associated Builders and Contractors (Apprenticeship Programs): National trade association operating registered apprenticeship programs in construction, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC — directly competes with NDSCS apprenticeship pathways for sponsoring employer relationships and federal apprenticeship funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ndscswildcats
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NDSCSWildcats
• Facebookfacebook.com/NDSCS
• Instagraminstagram.com/ndscs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ndscs-workforce-affairs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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