The ND Career Builders program provides matching funds to help North Dakota businesses recruit employees and keep talent in North Dakota. We are seeking businesses to participate and invest in this unique partnership!
This is a tool for businesses to recruit and retain talent in high-need occupations in ND. This innovative partnership provides $1 of state funds for each $1 of matching funds, up to a total of $17,000 per recipient! Recipients can receive a scholarship while enrolled in college, or student loan repayment once they have finished their program of study and are seeking employment in an in-demand occupation within ND. It is a win for businesses, students, employees, and the state!
The High-Need and Emerging Occupations List is what drives the program. The Workforce Development Council and ND Job Service review and establish the qualifying high-need and emerging occupations annually.
Students should first review the High-Need and Emerging Occupations List to determine if the program and institution are listed and then, PRIOR to starting the application, visit with the college financial aid office. The college will direct students regarding eligibility for the program as well as the application process. Contact the NDUS at ndfinaid@ndus.edu or at 701-328-2906 if you have any questions on the application or how to proceed.
Employees interested in loan repayment can complete the application with their employer and send it to the NDUS. All three sections of the application should be sent to the NDUS together. Read the application carefully and submit all required documentation. Contact the NDUS at ndfinaid@ndus.edu or at 701-328-2906 if you have any questions on the application or how to proceed.
This program changes lives, builds communities, and makes a significant impact in ND!
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WHY ARE MATCHING DONOR DOLLARS NEEDED? The ND Career Builders Program is a partnership between business and the state. The ND University System (NDUS) cannot issue payment without private-sector or other qualifying public funds being received by the NDUS. The impact of this program is great as scholarship or loan repayment dollars issued by businesses are doubled using the ND Career Builder program. It is a win for business, students and employees!
WHAT IS MEANT BY PRIVATE-SECTOR FUNDS, OR OTHER PUBLIC FUNDS, FOR PURPOSES OF THE ND CAREER BUILDERS PROGRAM? Private sector funds may be any source of funding from a business, an association, a local entity, such as a city or a job development authority, or even qualifying funds from institutions. Essentially, any funds identified to assist in recruiting and retaining talent in ND can make up the match, except for other federal or state financial aid programs, or Challenge Grant funding.
Thank you for your interest in the ND Career Builders Scholarship & Loan Repayment Program. Your donation will help grow business across ND by filling positions that are highly needed in the state, possibly even for your own business!
Students and employees will also benefit through access and affordability, and reduced loan indebtedness.
If you have additional questions, please contact the NDUS at ndfinaid@ndus.edu or at 701-328-2906.
The following resources were developed for businesses and institutions to use in the promotion of the ND Career Builders scholarship and loan repayment. Please feel free to download and share the documents and information provided. If you are interested in promoting ND Career Builders directly, NDUS Procedure 508.3 requires inclusion of the program name, logo, tag line and website. Additionally, the full unedited high-need and emerging occupations list must be included in its full form, or as a link. If you have more questions please contact the NDUS at 701-328-2906 or at ndfinaid@ndus.edu.
Marketing Requirements – NDUS Procedure 508.3
Resources for use in marketing ND Career Builders
For more information on ND Career Builders, contact the NDUS at 701-328-2906 or at ndfinaid@ndus.edu