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. [...]
