Privacy Policy
& Messaging Terms
Effective date: March 23, 2026
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This document explains how the National Commission For Employer Excellence, also known as NCEE, collects, uses, stores, and protects information submitted through ncee.us and through related phone, email, and text messaging communications.
NCEE connects students, educators, and employers with apprenticeship and workforce opportunity information, support, and related services.
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1. Information We Collect
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Contact information, such as name, email address, mobile phone number, organization, title, school, employer name, and mailing information when provided.
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Application and nomination information, such as student details, parent or guardian details, educator details, employer inquiry details, and other information submitted through forms.
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Communications information, such as messages sent through email, website forms, or text messaging.
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Technical information, such as browser type, device type, IP address, and general site usage data collected through standard website tools.
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2. How We Use Information
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To respond to inquiries and provide support.
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To process educator registrations, student nominations, student interest forms, and employer inquiries.
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To communicate about apprenticeship opportunities, scheduling, events, tours, deadlines, updates, and related support.
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To improve NCEE services, website performance, and communication processes.
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To maintain records related to compliance, operations, and program administration.
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3. When We Share Information
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We may share information with service providers who help us operate our website, email, phone, scheduling, customer relationship management, or messaging systems.
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We may share information when needed to support a program, nomination, referral, application, event, or employer engagement process requested by the user.
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We may disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect rights, safety, or operations.
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4. Data Sharing Restrictions for Mobile Information
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Customer data is not shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
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Mobile opt in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose.
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Any information sharing described elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt in data.
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5. Text Messaging Program
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NCEE may send text messages to provide conversational support, answer questions, share updates, coordinate scheduling, confirm interest, provide event or tour information, and send other non deceptive, consent based communications related to NCEE services.
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Message frequency will vary based on communication needs.
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Message and data rates may apply.
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Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
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6. Your Choices
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You may opt out of marketing or informational text messages at any time by replying STOP to the number from which you received the message.
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After you send STOP, we will send one confirmation message and then stop sending text messages unless you opt in again.
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You may reply HELP for assistance or contact us directly at privacy@ncee.us or 864-432-2468.
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7. Cookies and Analytics
ncee.us may use standard website cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand site performance and improve the user experience.
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8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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9. Children
NCEE may receive information about students through educators, parents, guardians, or students themselves in connection with career and apprenticeship opportunities. Where appropriate, NCEE expects information to be submitted by authorized individuals and used for legitimate educational, workforce, or program related purposes.
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10. Messaging Terms and Conditions
These Messaging Terms and Conditions apply to text messaging communications sent by or on behalf of National Commission For Employer Excellence.
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Program description. National Commission For Employer Excellence uses text messaging to answer questions, provide support, coordinate campus tours and scheduling, share updates and reminders, and communicate about student, educator, and employer related opportunities and services.
Consent. By opting in, you agree to receive text messages from National Commission For Employer Excellence at the mobile number you provided.
Opt out. You can cancel the SMS service at any time by replying STOP to the phone number from which you received messages. After you send STOP, we will send you one confirmation message and then you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt in again.
Help. If you are experiencing issues, reply HELP for more assistance or contact National Commission For Employer Excellence at privacy@ncee.us or 864-432-2468.
Fees. Message and data rates may apply for messages sent to you from us and to us from you.
Frequency. Message frequency will vary based on communication needs.
Carrier disclaimer. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Privacy. For information about how we collect and use personal information, please review the Privacy Policy above.
For questions or to contact us regarding SMS communications, please email privacy@ncee.us or call 864-432-2468.
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11. Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate NCEE, provide requested services, maintain records, resolve disputes, and meet legal or compliance obligations.
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12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this document from time to time. The updated version will be posted on NCEE.us with a revised effective date.
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13. Contact
National Commission For Employer Excellence
Website: ncee.us
Email: privacy@ncee.us
Phone: 864-432-2468
For questions or to contact us regarding this policy, your information, or SMS communications from National Commission For Employer Excellence, please email privacy@ncee.us or call 864-432-2468.
National Commission For Employer Excellence is operated by AidJoy Solutions LLC.​​