NEIEP provides world-class education and training to Elevator Constructors, but completing the apprenticeship program may only be the first step in your educational journey. NEIEP’s classroom training has been recognized by many colleges and universities around the country for its college-level education, and many NEIEP graduates choose to continue their education by pursuing a college degree. A college degree may help you to advance your career, hone your skills, or get an edge on the competition. 

NEIEP currently has partnerships with six colleges and universities to provide transfer credit for the work you did as a student in the NEIEP Apprenticeship Training program. Additionally, the program is a member of the Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium, which offers even more choices for finding a college experience that fits your needs. By taking advantage of these agreements, you can receive college credit for your course work and your on-the-job learning hours.

These partnerships offer a variety of bachelor’s and associate degrees in engineering, construction, mechanics, project management, and general studies. All these schools offer degrees that can be completed online, so you can choose the program that’s right for you no matter where you live. Many also offer transfer credit or scholarships to those with military experience. 

Current NEIEP College Partnerships

• Community College of Baltimore County offers 24 credits towards an Associate of Applied Science in Construction Craft. 
• Ivy Tech Community College offers 45 credits towards an Associate of Science. Ivy Tech has partnerships with many 4-year colleges, allowing you to easily transfer the credit you earned towards a bachelor’s degree. 
• Rowan University offers 42 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management, which is endorsed by the North America’s Building Trades Unions. NABTU scholarships are available. 
• Thomas Edison State University offers up to 41 credits towards a bachelor’s degree in Technical Studies or an Associate of Applied Science in a variety of disciplines including Construction and Facilities Support, Mechanics and Maintenance, and Multidisciplinary Technology. 
• University of Nebraska at Omaha offers 36 credits towards a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. 
• Wentworth Institute of Technology offers 24-27 credits towards an Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology or a Bachelor of Science in Project Management. Wentworth also offers transfer credit for military experience.
• US Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium offers the opportunity to attend a community, state, or technical college in your area. Check out NEIEP’s partnerships with more than 100 schools at close to 400 campus locations across the United States.

Wentworth Institute of Technology: A Flexible Option for NEIEP Students

For NEIEP members looking for a highly flexible online degree option, the Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) offers a powerful pathway to advance your education and career. Wentworth, located in Boston, MA, has been a leader in Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), design, and management education for more than a century, with a long history of helping skilled trades professionals take the next step in their careers.

Through NEIEP’s partnership with Wentworth, students can transfer 24–27 college credits directly from their NEIEP Apprenticeship Training Program toward one of two fully online degree options:

• Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Project Management

Wentworth’s online programs are designed with working professionals in mind, offering 100% asynchronous online learning. This format allows students to access course materials, complete assignments, and engage with faculty on a schedule that fits their busy work and personal lives. Whether you’re on a jobsite, working overtime, or managing family responsibilities, Wentworth’s flexible platform makes it possible to continue your education without putting your career on hold.

Wentworth’s project-based curriculum helps students build both technical knowledge and leadership skills that are directly applicable to roles in supervision, management, and project leadership within the elevator industry and beyond.

Learn More and Get Started

To explore all of NEIEP’s college transfer partnerships, including program options and tuition information, visit NEIEP.org/neiep-college-transfer-programs or contact Brigid Flynn at bflynn@neiep.org.

For those interested in Wentworth Institute of Technology’s programs, virtual information sessions are available to help prospective students learn more about degree options, transfer credit opportunities, admissions requirements, and financial aid. The next session will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 5:00 PM (ET). The session includes program overviews followed by a live Q&A with Wentworth admissions representatives. Register today at: discover.wit.edu/NEIEP

If you’re ready to apply, the deadline for Fall 2025 admission is July 1, 2025. Start your application at apply.wit.edu/apply (be sure to select “Transfer” as your student type).