Licensing Framework

The Sister Of NEW Licensing Framework establishes the standards, requirements, and verification processes governing all licenses issued across our workforce development ecosystem. This framework ensures that every individual, organization, program, and facility operating under Sister Of NEW meets the institutional, safety, and global alignment expectations defined in our Institutional Binder, Licensing & Compliance System, QMS/CQMS, ISO‑aligned practices, and ECOSOC consultative responsibilities.

Purpose of the Licensing System

The Licensing System provides the formal structure for issuing, renewing, and monitoring licenses related to:

• Pre‑apprenticeship training

• Instructional delivery

• Site operations

• Program replication

• Trade‑specific skill certifications

This system ensures that all license holders operate in alignment with:

• Sister Of NEW’s mission, values, and institutional identity

• National workforce development standards

• QMS & CQMS quality and safety requirements

• ISO‑aligned institutional practices

• ECOSOC expectations for transparency, accountability, and gender equity

Scope of Licensing

Licenses may be issued to:

• Individuals — instructors, evaluators, coordinators

• Organizations — training partners, host sites, institutional collaborators

• Programs — trade‑specific modules, cohorts, curriculum packages

• Facilities — approved training locations meeting safety and accessibility standards

This scope ensures that every component of Sister Of NEW’s training ecosystem is governed by consistent, verifiable standards.

Authority

Sister Of NEW Pre‑Apprenticeship of South Florida Corp holds full institutional authority to:

• Issue licenses

• Renew licenses

• Suspend or revoke licenses

• Conduct compliance reviews

• Maintain the official Licensing Ledger

This authority is documented in the Institutional Binder and supported by QMS/CQMS protocols, ISO alignment, and ECOSOC consultative responsibilities.

Principles

The Licensing System is built on the following institutional principles:

• Equity — fair, inclusive access to training and credentialing

• Transparency — clear requirements, processes, and verification pathways

• Accountability — measurable compliance standards and audit readiness

• Safety — adherence to trade, site, and OSHA‑aligned protocols

• Quality — alignment with QMS, CQMS, and ISO frameworks

These principles ensure that every license issued reflects the rigor, integrity, and global alignment of Sister Of NEW.