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, NOICC's dissolution led to the redistribution of employees between USDOL and USDED, resulting in the transfer of the curriculum program to NCDA for practitioner training. The Working Ahead curriculum, developed at Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, was the second generation, with a connection to USDOL resources differing from the first generation's emphasis on USDOE resources. Since then, numerous programs have been created.