Mississippi Â鶹ÊÓƵ for Apprenticeships and Residency in Education
Teacher Apprenticeship
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After becoming the first Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program in the state of Mississippi in 2024, Â鶹ÊÓƵ was awarded an Apprenticeship Building America grant worth $3.8 million from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration.
Students enrolled in Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s may be eligible for funding and support through the Apprenticeship Building America grant program.
Apprentice Benefits
Individuals enrolled in Â鶹ÊÓƵ's TAP pathway who are employed by our district partners may be eligible for apprentice benefits such as:
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- Online coursework through
- Scholarships of $250 or more per semester (based on financial need)
- Paid Praxis exam fees
- Differentiated student supports
- Focused Â鶹ÊÓƵ support and professional development
District Benefits
Incentive funding is available to support this "grow your own" effort in teacher workforce development. Incentive funds can be utilized for:
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- Professional development
- Mentor stipends
- Apprentice recruitment, training and on-boarding
Teacher Apprenticeship District Employer Partners
Andrea Krell
Executive Director
Location: Fritzsche-Gibbs Hall, 109
601-266-4788
Funding provided by: