THE DELIVERABLE
A complete State-Mandated Program Gap Analysis — specific to your institution and your state's regulatory landscape.
A complete list of programs your state requires — by statute — that your institution does not currently offer.
Conservative annual revenue estimates for each missing program, based on cohort size, tuition benchmarks, and demand level.
Exact statutory references, regulatory body names, required clock hours, and renewal requirements for every program.
Gaps ranked by opportunity score — so your leadership team knows exactly where to focus first.
A complete deliverable in a clean consulting format — ready to share with your cabinet, dean, or leadership team.
Not a national template. Every finding is sourced from your state's actual licensing boards and regulatory codes.
THE PROCESS
Submit your institution name and state. We locate your program catalog and document every offering you currently list.
We research your state's licensing boards, administrative codes, and regulatory statutes to identify every training program required by law.
Within 48 hours, you receive a complete State-Mandated Program Gap Analysis — every mandate you're missing, sized by revenue, cited to the statute.
SAMPLE FINDINGS
These are programs required by state law across most states — yet routinely absent from community college catalogs.
| Program | Req. Hours | Demand | Est. Revenue / Yr |
|---|---|---|---|
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) | 75h | High | $96,000 |
Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing | 60h | High | $84,000 |
CDL Class A Training | 160h | High | $144,000 |
Pharmacy Technician | 120h | Medium | $72,000 |
Medication Aide | 40h | High | $72,000 |
Security Guard Pre-Licensing | 40h | Medium | $60,000 |
A typical state has 20–35 mandated programs. Most community colleges offer fewer than half.
STATE-SPECIFIC REVIEW
This works best when your team wants a fast read on required programs, missed revenue, and what deserves attention first.
Send your institution name and state. We'll confirm fit and next steps before the work starts.
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