In 2000, when NOICC was eliminated and the employees were split between the USDOL and USDED, the curriculum program was awarded to the National Career Development Association (NCDA) to promote and train practitioners. The Working Ahead curriculum was the second generation, developed at Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, with a linkage the USDOL resources—different from the first generation with greater emphasis towards USDOE resources. Since then, numerous programs have been developed.
In 2000, when NOICC was disbanded and employees were divided between USDOL and USDED, the curriculum program was transferred to the National Career Development Association (NCDA) to promote and train practitioners. The Working Ahead curriculum was the second generation, developed at Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, with a connection to USDOL resources—different from the first generation with greater emphasis on USDOE resources. Since then, numerous programs have been created.