Ackert Announces Registered Apprenticeship Educator Program
Posted on May 16, 2023
(HARTFORD) — On May 16th, State Representative Tim Ackert (R-8) joined Governor Ned Lamont and others to announce the launch of a new teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program for educators in Connecticut. In collaboration with Commissioner Russell-Tucker of the Connecticut State Department of Education and Commissioner Bartolomeo of the Connecticut Department of Labor, this $3 million initiative will double the number of high schools offering programs for aspiring educators and help expand educator diversity.
This also serves to fund a joint Connecticut Department of Labor and Connecticut State Department of Education recruitment campaign to attract more educators and paraeducators to the profession to fill approximately 1,300 job openings statewide. Job fairs will include information about current openings, job requirements, paraeducator test requirements, test preparation assistance, and resume writing and coaching. In addition, resources will be dedicated to expanding paraeducator test sites, subsidizing test preparation programs, and the cost of taking the exams.
“I have been an apprenticeship sponsor for the state of Connecticut for over 30 years,” said Ackert. “As a multi-year member of the Higher Education Committee, I understand the value of incentivizing more teachers to diversify career interests for our youth. With this program, we can uphold the true value of apprenticeship opportunities which is earning while you learn.”
For the full press release, please visit the link HERE. For any additional questions, ideas, and concerns on apprenticeship opportunities and Rep. Ackert’s state-led initiatives, please email Tim.Ackert@housegop.ct.gov or call 860-240-8700.