The Henrico Citizen reports the State of Virginia is planning the development and expansion of Teacher Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship pathway opportunities, thanks to a recent $6-million Federal Grant.  The State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will support the development and growth of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for K-12 Educators, helping the State provide $2.55 million in competitive grant funding to local school divisions and universities to fund about 170 Teacher Apprenticeships and new partnerships with about 80 local education agencies, according to State Officials.  “The Apprenticeship Grant will help develop Virginia’s next generation of Teachers through innovative programs and a proven approach giving our aspiring Teachers financial assistance and a full year of in-school, Apprenticeship training,” Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons said.

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