[1] In an apprenticeship degree, practical work experience is emphasized, with academic coursework structured around the job training.
[5] Apprenticeship degrees can take two to six years to complete, depending on the institution, academic discipline, and previously awarded postsecondary credits.
[10] These federally-funded programs, commonly referred to as "grow your own" initiatives, aim to train entry-level talent to become licensed teachers.
By May 2024, teacher apprenticeship degree programs had expanded to 37 states and territories,[10] with growing interest from peer industries facing acute labor shortages.
[2] Creating a new degree program around an apprenticeship, such as designing new courses or converting non-credit courses into credit-bearing ones, requires faculty and departmental approvals, accreditation reviews, authorization from state higher education offices, and in some cases, approval from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) or U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for access to federal funding.
[4] Arapahoe Community College offers associate apprenticeship degree programs in health care and cybersecurity.
[17] In Fall 2023, Talent Together Michigan established its position as a statewide intermediary for teaching apprenticeships in partnership with 13 in-state universities and colleges.