The What and Why of Educator Apprenticeship for Youth and Adults

Apprenticeship has emerged as a promising potential solution for states and school districts grappling with teacher shortages and the need to diversify the teaching profession. Newly launched programs such as Tennessee’s Teacher Occupation Apprenticeship program and Iowa’s Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Grant Program have generated a lot of enthusiasm, but just as many questions.

In this webinar, New America staff and leading apprenticeship practitioners explore the growing momentum behind educator apprenticeships and highlight promising practices from established apprenticeship programs serving both adult and youth learners.

Sean Impeartrice, Chief Academic Officer at the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System

Meaghan Sullivan, Executive Director of CareerWise Colorado

Amaya Garcia Deputy Director, PreK-12, New America

Taylor White (moderator) Director, Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship & Senior Advisor, K-12 and Workforce Policy, New America