The Southern Maryland Chronicle reports Governor Wes Moore has announced Maryland’s first State-sponsored Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, a ground-breaking initiative to address Maryland’s Teacher shortage by providing aspiring Educators with paid work experience, mentorship and a debt-free path to licensure. The program, approved by the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council, builds on a model pioneered by St. Mary’s County Public Schools in 2024 and will begin enrolling its first cohort in Caroline and Washington Counties in early 2026. The program allows participants to work in classrooms while pursuing a college degree and teaching license, offering a practical alternative to traditional Educator Preparation Programs. Through partnerships with colleges and universities, Apprentices will access flexible courses and earn credits for on-the-job learning. This “earn-as-you-learn” approach reduces financial barriers, enabling Marylanders from diverse backgrounds - high school students to mid-career professionals - to enter the Teaching Profession.

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