Governor Wes Moore announced Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teaching. The program will enable aspiring teachers to receive more hands-on training, mentorship, and paid work experience while reducing the out-of-pocket cost of earning a degree and license. “If someone is raising their hand to teach our children, they should be rewarded with opportunity, not burdened by debt,” said Gov. Moore. “Today marks another step in our work to uplift the aspirations of our students and educators by closing the teacher shortage. And together, we will continue our work to ensure Maryland public schools are the best in the nation.” Unlike traditional educator preparation programs, Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program apprentices will begin working in the classroom while they earn their college degree and teaching license. Through partnerships with colleges and universities, apprentices will have access to flexible course offerings, and opportunities to earn college credits for their on-the-job learning. “If someone has a passion for education, we want to prepare them with the skills, experience, and certifications they will need to be successful—because their success is Maryland’s success,” said Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu. “This apprenticeship program opens doors for Marylanders who want to teach, but may not have the resources […]
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