Transforming Teacher Development:

K-12 Teacher Apprenticeship Initiatives

At Edwell, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to shape the future of talent development and retention in education. Members of our Employer Consortium or RTI Partners can access a robust network of support designed to enhance your strategic initiatives and foster sustainable growth. Our dedicated team is here to provide you with comprehensive assistance, from technical support and advisory services to fiscal guidance and workforce development collaboration. Together, we can build stronger K-12 teacher pipelines and create lasting impacts in education, ensuring every program thrives and every partner succeeds.

  • Serving as a strategic Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor or Strategic Partner to advance K-12 teacher pipelines. We deliver comprehensive technical assistance, including design, development, sustainability strategic planning, and support to establish partnerships with Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs).

  • Providing technical assistance and advisory support to internal stakeholders for Employers or Related Technical Instruction (RTI) Providers engaged in Registered Apprenticeships Programs

  • Developing and implementing strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of apprenticeship programs, providing ongoing support and resources to maintain program efficacy and impact.

  • Supporting employer and school district partners in identifying talent acquisition and development strategic plans that can be implemented without additional local budget resources, ensuring the long-term viability of K-12 teacher registered apprenticeship programs.

  • Collaborating extensively with Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) to secure partnerships, identify funding opportunities, and streamline access to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce development funding streams.

enrichED Pathways: Cultivating Tomorrows Educators

edwell is honored to sponsor enrichED Pathways, our K-12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship program, designed to inspire and develop the educators of tomorrow. This exciting new initiative creates exhilarating opportunities for K-12 employers and future educators, shaping a brighter and more sustainable educational landscape.

Through strong partnerships with employers and Educator Prep Programs (EPPs), apprentices can earn their bachelor’s degree and teacher credentials. enrichED Pathways is designed to establish low-cost/no-cost pathways for apprentices, and to support employer partners in developing sustainable strategies for long-term success.

The K-12 Teacher Apprenticeship movement in the U.S. is paving the way for innovative pathways in education, providing real-world training and development for aspiring educators.

Community-based apprenticeship programs are effectively dismantling equity and access barriers, enabling aspiring teachers from diverse backgrounds to attain professional growth and contribute to educational excellence.

Through innovative apprenticeship programs, educational employers are leading the way in developing high-quality teacher pipelines, transforming the approach to the teacher shortage and ensuring a sustainable future for education.

"The overwhelming interest in teacher apprenticeship programs is changing the narrative. Contrary to popular belief, many people are eager to pursue careers in education. To support this enthusiasm, we must create pathways that break down barriers, fostering equity, access, and, most importantly, career and economic mobility."

— Kristi Kirschner, Board President of edwell, Inc.