Registered Apprenticeship Program

A Registered Apprenticeship Program is an effective, high-quality “earn and learn” model that provides structured, paid, on-the-job learning experiences in the school district combined with job-related technical instruction with a mentor that leads to Standard Certification in Texas. Registered Apprenticeships serve as an avenue for skills-based hiring by removing potential barriers to early-level careers for qualified workers. Registered Apprenticeship Programs prioritize district talent needs, recruiting and supporting candidates to enroll in best-fit degree and preparation programs to earn Standard Teacher Certification in high-need areas while simultaneously filling vital roles in the district.

Apprentices are paid to work in the classroom while preparing to become certified teachers. Our school district, with the support of our partners, also provides resources (financial, academic, and wraparound services) to support apprentices in their journey. Apprentices can access the most direct path to certification and receive high-quality training, all at a reduced cost.  Apprentices have opportunities to advance to higher-level positions with increased compensation throughout the program. Multiple on-ramps scaffold support and personalize learning so apprentices can achieve their goals with low-cost, no-cost pathways into the teaching profession.

Registered Apprenticeship Programs are employer-driven and bring new talent to the teacher pipeline that provides talent solutions for both short and long-term needs. Greater collaboration between workforce partners and school districts provides an opportunity to leverage resources and partnerships, particularly with the publicly funded workforce system, to support pathways into the education profession. School districts can make pathways into the teaching profession visible and actionable.