The ND Career Builders program provides matching funds to help 91pornٷ businesses recruit employees and keep talent in 91pornٷ. 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!
If you have questions about the ND Career Builders program, please contact the ND University System at ndfinaid@ndus.edu or 701-328-2906.
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. If you have questions regarding the application process or the scholarship requirements, you can reach out to the NDUS at ndfinaid@ndus.eduor to your campus contact. Your campus contact can tell you if your program of study qualifies and if there are matching funds available to support your scholarship.
Donation forms are required on all awards.
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! 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.
If you have any questions, please contact the NDUS at ndfinaid@ndus.edu or at 701-328-2906.
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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