Get Job Ready with CTE Grants from NEF

NEF is the global non-profit CTE leader, founded in 1989

NEF’s IMPACT Solution

Individualized learning

Mentoring

Performance evaluation

Accredible digital badging (that can be integrated with e-portfolios, LinkedIn, and job platforms)

Courses & certifications — access 7,000 award-winning Skillsoft online IT, Business and Essential Skills courses and 170 certifications — the same as the ones used by 70% of Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Google and Citibank. Courses come in Spanish and 26 other languages.

Training & tech support

 

Mission

Help learners prepare for college and in demand, high salaried careers to advance economic equity. Our systems approach accelerates skill growth and creates opportunity for all.

Who does NEF help?

Colleges & High Schools

Colleges & High Schools

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Employers

Employers

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Individuals

Individuals

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K-12 STEM

K-12 STEM

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Popular Learning Topics

Career & Technical Education and STEM Programs for Schools

The National Education Foundation’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program offer School Districts and Colleges the most cost-effective System Solutions through Skillsoft for College and High School (Essential Skills, IT, Business, Productivity, and Industry Certifications)

Testimonials

“NEF has provided me with the tools necessary for succeeding in the competitive workforce. The highly interactive courses have helped me to learn new skills and reinforce existing skills. With my new skill sets, I am now confident about succeeding in my career path.”
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Sonya
Student
“In no time at all I was signed up and using the NEF CompTIA A+ courses. The skill assessment testing quickly determined my main area of skill weakness, and provided me with a custom learning path. I passed the CompTIA A+ exam five days after I started using the courses!”
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Diane
Student