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Students Deliver Results For The Coast Guard
A record number of Coast Guard students have completed, their Masters Degree through The National Graduate School. Since 2003, 252 students have completed 89 projects, each contributing to organizational enhancements and savings.
Critical Success Factors
Mission Fit
A recent article appearing on GovExec.com cites how continuous improvement is embedded in the Coast Guard culture and its selection as one of the best-managed agencies in the Federal Government.
The NGS applied learning methodology combined with the Masters Business Project requirement to provide tangible results provides the Coast Guard with process improvements and innovations that are aligned with its organizational goals. In addition, it provides Coast Guard individuals with an advanced degree and credentials that can be applied to advance in any career direction.
Project Results and Sponsorship
The Masters Business Project is completed by teams of students typically in areas related to their current job assignments. Project sponsors provide guidance to students and assist teams in clearing any organizational roadblocks to ensure project success. more...
Recognition
Participation in the NGS Masters program has provided students with opportunities for recognition and advancement. more...
Collaboration
Individuals from NGS regularly participate in joint efforts with the Coast Guard to support its performance excellence initiatives including:
- Joint presentation at the Excellence in Government Conference
- Joint participation at Coast Guard Innovation Council events
- Joint participation at the Florida Sterling Award Conference
Broad Coverage
US Coast Guard students have graduated from sites throughout the nation. NGS provides its Masters program at the students’ location catering to the needs of working adults. For Spring’06 students, NGS will offer its program at existing and new sites nationwide. Graduates have participated in the NGS program from the following Coast Guard locations:
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Portland, ME
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Boston, MA
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Cape Cod
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CGHQ
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Ballston, VA
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Portsmouth, VA
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San Diego, CA
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Alameda, CA
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Petaluma, CA
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Honolulu, HI
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Topeka, KS
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Baltimore, MD
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Elizabeth City, NC
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New London, CT
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 NGS Commends Its 252 Coast Guard Graduates
Since 2002, members of the Coast Guard have been enrolled in the NGS Masters program. After the initial success of the first group of 27 students who delivered an average 56:1 ROI through their Masters Business Projects, the NGS program was rolled out nationally. Since then, a total of 252 students have earned their Masters degrees, and the Coast Guard has benefited from the results of 89 projects. NGS is proud to be associated with the Coast Guard and to participate with one of the Nation’s most highly dedicated and effective service operations.
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