Nocti Business Solutions

04/29/2026

National Apprenticeship Week is a reminder: readiness matters.

Before learners step into an apprenticeship, they need more than interest—they need validated skills, confidence, and a clear understanding of expectations. At NOCTI/NBS, we’re proud to support that foundation by ensuring skills are measured, aligned to industry, and ready for what’s next.

Because strong apprenticeships don’t start on day one—they start with preparation.

04/17/2026

We are excited to welcome our new board member, Jason Simon!

We’re proud to welcome Jason Simon to the NBS Board of Directors. A recognized leader in advanced manufacturing education, Jason’s work in Industry 4.0 and workforce-aligned training continues to shape the future of technical education.

👉 Explore more about Jason and our new board members:https://www.nocti.org/wp-content/uploads/General-Website-Files/2026-New-Board-Members.pdf

04/17/2026

We are excited to welcome our new board member, Suzanne Foran!

Please join us in welcoming Suzanne Foran to the NBS Board of Directors. Suzanne brings national expertise in workforce development and a strong focus on strategic growth, partnerships, and expanding access to high-impact programs.

👉 Learn more about Suzanne and our newest board members:https://www.nocti.org/wp-content/uploads/General-Website-Files/2026-New-Board-Members.pdf

04/07/2026

If you will be in the Boulder area next Wednesday, April 15, plan to attend this presentation by our Director of Business Development, Erin Maruzzella!

03/11/2026

In a new podcast, NOCTI/NBS CEO Dr. Kathleen McNally discusses the growing shift toward skills-aware hiring and why verified credentials matter. Learn how third-party certification, performance assessment, and micro-credentials help educators, learners, and employers navigate a skills-driven economy. Listen now.

Link: https://techedpodcast.com/mncally/

03/02/2026

NOCTI and Nocti Business Solutions (NBS) are issuing a Request for Proposals for strategic Marketing and Communications services.

We are seeking qualified marketing agencies to submit proposals for consideration. This RFP is intended to identify a partner capable of supporting long-term brand awareness, demand generation, and market expansion for both organizations.

RFP Questions are due by Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Submissions are due on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

See the RFP here: https://tinyurl.com/2dm2w6fn

03/02/2026

If you’re in Orlando at the Southeastern Employment and Training Association conference, stop by and say hello to Anne!

02/19/2026

Our Psychometrician, Tina, and Data Analyst, Bari, are doing the hard work this week with our new partners at SMC developing certification assessments. We are thrilled to be partnering with them utilizing our ISO accredited test development process to offer students and industry the highest quality, industry-developed certifications.

10/16/2025

A skills gap analysis helps organizations identify where development is needed, empowering employees to grow and thrive. Learn how this simple process can strengthen your team and prepare for the future.

A skills gap analysis can help you identify what kind of training will have the deepest impact to make your organization more productive and competitive.

10/06/2025

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon recently shared how the company is embracing AI to make work more human—using technology to enhance, not replace, the skills of its people.

At NOCTI Business Solutions, we couldn’t agree more. As technology reshapes the workplace, it’s essential to focus on developing and validating the real-world skills that keep teams adaptable, capable, and ready for the future of work.

As artificial intelligence and demographic changes reshape the U.S. job market, the nation’s largest private employer is trying to identify the skills its workers and the broader labor force might need for the future.