Apprenticeship program at SRU providing solution for teacher shortage - Slippery Rock University

As a leader in teacher preparation in Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock University is launching a first-of-its-kind teacher apprenticeship program to address the state’s critical teacher shortage. Funded by a transformative $600,000 state grant, SRU’s new two-year apprenticeship program will pave the way for professionals working at five local school districts with personal support and $15,000 in tuition to help them earn full teacher certification and a master’s degree. Starting in Fall 2025, this program is tailored for individuals with bachelor’s degrees who are working as long-term substitutes, emergency-certified teachers or paraprofessionals to provide a fast-track to success as teachers in hard-to-fill positions that require certifications in:

Grades 7-12 science,

Grades 7-12 mathematics, and

Kindergarten to grade 12 special education.

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