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.
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
- Appendix D Form
- 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
- Fillable Apprentice Info and Disability Disclosure Form
- This document is for gathering demographic information and any disabilities of an apprentice