Rowan and NEIEP partner, expanding online academic pathways for industry professionals

Rowan University and the National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) celebrated a new partnership with a ceremonial signing event on Nov. 24 at NEIEP’s Rhode Island training center. The collaboration creates new academic pathways for members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC), where members earn college credit for their apprenticeship training and advance toward a Rowan degree and certificate.

“Programs like this make education affordable and accessible to skilled workers,” said Rowan’s vice president for Academic Innovation & Online Partnerships, David Coyner. “By complementing apprenticeship training with flexible learning opportunities, we’re delivering education where it’s needed most and helping to build successful outcomes for students and professionals alike.”

The NEIEP is responsible for managing curriculum design and administering training and evaluation programs for new hires entering the trade. Through this partnership, IUEC members who complete the NEIEP’s apprenticeship program can earn up to 45 college credits toward Rowan Online’s Bachelor of Arts in construction management (BACM) or one of three Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) programs. Apprentices earn credits during their training, which reduces the time and cost required to complete a degree significantly. 

“NEIEP is committed to the continuing education of IUEC members and we believe this partnership with Rowan provides an excellent opportunity for NEIEP graduates to further their education with leadership training and technical skills that will benefit them at all stages of their career,” said Brigid Flynn, writing and development manager for NEIEP.

The NEIEP serves as the training arm of the IUEC, which represents more than 31,000 members nationwide.

Like the recent agreement with OPCMIA, this partnership follows Rowan’s initiative to create alternative pathways for working professionals.

About NEIEP
The National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) is a joint labor-management educational trust fund serving the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and the employers who employ its members. Some of NEIEP’s main responsibilities are to manage and direct the implementation of curriculum design and administer and monitor probationary training and evaluation programs for all new hires entering the trade. The overall mission of NEIEP is to deliver world-class education, training, and safety awareness to elevator constructors, maintaining their position as the most highly skilled labor force in the conveyance industry.

About Rowan University
Rowan University focuses on practical research at the intersection of health care, engineering, sustainability, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. A dynamic research institution, Rowan is one of two public universities in the nation to offer M.D. and D.O. degree programs and is developing New Jersey’s first veterinary medical school. Rowan’s commitment to collaboration is evident in its extensive partnerships with government entities, businesses and industry leaders worldwide.