What is the role of the school district?
Recruit, hire and train the candidate. The district/employer is central to the apprenticeship. It employs apprentices, provides structured on-the-job learning, supports supervision and mentoring, and works with partners to [...]
Does every district have to create the same program?
No. Registered Apprenticeship is employer driven. Local programs are built around required apprenticeship standards while allowing partners to design a pathway that meets workforce needs and aligns with educator [...]
Will I have to pay for college tuition?
High-quality programs aim to eliminate or significantly lower tuition costs, so participants do not accumulate massive debt. Many programs partner with local community colleges or state universities and use [...]
Does an apprentice still complete teacher-preparation coursework?
Yes. The apprenticeship does not replace educator preparation. Coursework and clinical/work-based experiences are intentionally connected so the apprentice can build the knowledge and skills required for teaching. [...]
Is the apprenticeship paid?
Registered Apprenticeship is an earn-and-learn model. Apprentices are employees and receive wages while completing structured on-the-job learning. Registered Apprenticeship also includes progressive wage growth as skills increase. [...]
Does the apprentice work in a school while preparing to become a teacher?
Yes. The apprenticeship model combines structured and supervised on-the-job learning with related technical or academic instruction. This allows the apprentice to develop skills in an actual educational setting. [...]
Who are the key partners?
A registered teacher apprenticeship requires partnership. Depending on the local program, partners may include a school district or other employer, an educator preparation provider (EPP), the apprenticeship system, and [...]
Who is the program designed for?
It can support individuals pursuing a pathway into the teaching profession. Specific eligibility, hiring requirements and program design may vary by participating school district and educator preparation provider. [...]
What is a Registered Teacher Apprenticeship?
It is a registered apprenticeship pathway designed to prepare future teachers through a combination of paid, structured on-the-job learning and related instruction through an educator preparation pathway. [...]
What is the Kentucky Educator Credentialing System (KECS)?
The Kentucky Educator Credentialing System (KECS) is Kentucky’s official online platform to manage educator certification and credentials for teachers, administrators, and other school professionals. Helpful Resources Registering for a [...]
