Welcome to Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeships!

Due to the growing teacher shortage, the United States Department of Education (USDOE) called on states to create Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs to combat this trend. With the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) now recognizing the K-12 teacher occupation as a registered apprenticeship, Nebraska, as well as other “Grow Your Own” style programs across the country, can access USDOL and other workforce development funds, and as of March 2024, per the enactment of LB705 via the Nebraska Legislature, the Nebraska Department of Education announced the Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program.

Our goal is to bolster the recruitment and training of educators across Nebraska through a minimum 2,000 hour registered apprenticeship on-the-job training model. We hope to further expand access to high quality low-cost pathways for individuals to pursue their degree and a Nebraska teaching certificate while earning an income and serving in a Nebraska school.

Announcement: Round 2 Application

Round 2 has begun! If you are interested, please see our Nebraska “Grow Your Own” Teacher Apprenticeship: Round 2 Competitive Sub-Grant Opportunity or if you want to know our timeline for Pre-Bid Conferences and other due dates, please see our Round 2 Schedule

Resources

  • EPP Handbook
    • This was designed to assist EPPs with Teacher Apprenticeships
    • Some topics covered include: NDE Reporting, Apprentice Evaluation and Monitoring, Reimbursement and the Community of Practice Meetings Schedule
  • Our Current EPP Partners:
    • Chadron State College
    • College of Saint Mary
    • Midland University
    • Peru State College
    • University of Nebraska – Kearney
    • University of Nebraska – Lincoln
    • University of Nebraska – Omaha
    • Wayne State College
  • If you are interested in viewing which endorsements are being offered and who to contact, please view our Round 1 EPP and LEA Contacts with Endorsements

Interested in becoming a teacher apprentice? Contact your HR or your Talent Administrator to ask about an existing partnership with a university or college that offers a spot for an endorsement field in the apprenticeship program!

For a more general synopsis of the program, please see our Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program One Pager

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Staff Listing and Contact Information

Kelly Baehr
Educator Apprenticeship Partner Specialist
Kesha King
Educator Apprenticeship Program Specialist
Cole Brady
Educator Apprenticeship Program Associate
Updated February 5, 2025 8:37am