New York educatorS are in demand.
​Now, more than ever.

Starting with a High School Diploma? 
​Some college credits?
​A Bachelor's Degree?
There is a pathway for you to become a teacher assistant, teacher, or school administrator/building leader.

This new pathway, where candidates participate in a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), offers a structured, locally designed and consistent framework for preparing educators for their role as Teacher Assistant, Teacher, or School Administrator.  RAPs offer an application of the higher education degree coursework in a paid position.  
Financial Incentives:
  • employed in a paid position throughout the placement
  • tuition assistance through SUNY programs or DOL grant funding
Key Takeaways from Participating Apprentices!
  • "Earning while Learning" makes the program financially possible 
  • Direct Application of Coursework in "real time" deepens learning
  • Valuable, Guided, Hands-On Experience Alongside an Experienced Teacher
  • Experience Building Relationships with Students and School Community members
  • Builds Confidence and Competencies​
Join Us on Your Professional Journey Today!

How do I start?

With a high school diploma or some college credit, you can begin as a teacher assistant apprentice and then grow into a teacher preparation program if you choose. In this role, you will take at least 9 college credits (usually at a local community college) over the course of the 2 year program, working in a paid position.

Ready to pursue being a teacher as an undergraduate?  LIU and Mercy now offer an undergraduate residency pathway.

Already have a bachelor’s degree?
You can start in a graduate level program at one of the  many residency programs to become a teacher!
Do you want more good news?
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Community colleges & SUNY programs offer
$6,000 of tuition assistance for educator candidates registered in an apprenticeship program. This includes programs for teacher assistant, teacher, and school administrator/building leader!

Start your professional journey and earn while you learn!

Program Opportunities for Teacher Prep Programs
Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) residency programs are the foundation of registered apprenticeships in teaching.  They increase teacher retention, strengthen school culture, meet workforce needs, and improve student learning.
See the map or the full list below for ​current Registered Apprenticeship and college/university residency programs!

College and University Residency Programs by Region

Capital Region/ Hudson Valley:
  • Siena College
  • Russell Sage College
  • SUNY Empire State College
  • Empire State University
  • WSWHE BOCES
  • Anderson Center for Autism
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Western NY:
  • Buffalo State University
  • SUNY Buffalo
  • Canisius University
  • Niagara University
  • Nazareth University
  • University of Rochester
  • St. Bonaventure University
  • Buffalo Public School District​
NYC:
  • St. Thomas Aquinas College
  • American College of Natural History
  • Bank Street College of Education
  • Columbia University
  • CUNY College of Staten Island
  • CUNY Lehman College
  • Mercy University - Bronx
  • Mercy University - Manhattan
  • Mercy University - Main
  • NYC College of Technology
  • Monroe College
  • NYU - Main
  • Relay Grad School of Education
  • Teachers College
  • Wagner College
  • ​Touro University
  • ​Touro University Flatbush
Central NY:
  • SUNY Cortland
  • Utica University
  • SUNY Oswego - Syracuse Campus ​
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​Long Island:
  • Adelphi University
  • Long Island University
  • SUNY Old Westbury
  • Touro University Long Island
  • Brentwood Union Free School District

Statewide: Fully Online Programs
  • SUNY Empire
  • Touro University
  • ​St. Bonaventure
  • SUNY Cortland
  • ​Utica University

Interested in learning more about Apprenticeship?

Or Email Us at:

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​General Inquiries

Another Valuable Resource:

TeachNY was launched in partnership with the New York State Education Department intended to help aspiring educators explore all existing pathways into the profession as well as related resources such as financial assistance.  Subscribers are eligible for up to $1,100 in scholarships and reimbursements.  So if you aren't sure Apprenticeship is the right option for you, check out TeachNY.