(HELENA)– Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson on Monday, announced the launch of Montana’s Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Through a $1 million grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor’s State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) program, Western Governors University (WGU) is partnering with 26 Montana school districts to prepare 78 new teacher apprentices in six high-need certification areas, supporting a stronger, more sustainable teacher workforce across Montana, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Through the program, apprentices will be paid for the full 4-year duration of their classroom experience and will receive ongoing, hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mentor teachers while completing their academic coursework through accredited higher education partners. Upon successful completion of the program, apprentices will become licensed K-12 educators in Montana.
School districts from New Media Broadcasters listening area participating in the Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program include Havre Public Schools, Hobson Public Schools, and the Vaughn School.
