Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative

Yesterday we had the honor of joining U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona at Glencairn Elementary School in East Lansing. We’re thrilled that the Secretary took the time to hear from our apprentice teachers, present, past and future. MI Talent Together is producing nation-leading outcomes, including a 94% retention rate after one year. A big thank you to all the ISD Superintendents, Legislators, and Department of Labor – among so many others – who made this possible! Washtenaw Intermediate School District, Naomi Norman, U.S. Department of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, U.S. Department of Labor, National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree (NCAD), Ingham Intermediate School District, Jason Mellema, Regina Weiss, Matt Koleszar, Gary Peters, Michigan Education Association #MichiganEducation #MakingADifference #TalentTogether 

Today, we want to recognize Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency. We are extremely grateful for their support and collaboration across initiatives as we work together to shape a brighter future for education in Michigan. MI Talent Together Wayne RESA #MichiganEducators #MakingADifference

🤝 We are thrilled to welcome our newest partner, Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative to the The Pathways Alliance! Check out their work at www.miedworkforce.org #PathwaysPartner

The impact of National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree (NCAD)’s tremendous partners is not aspirational; it’s happening today. Leaders from across higher ed, state agencies, employers, and funders have propelled Apprenticeship Degrees to every corner of the United States. Today, we hear from NCAD leader Jack Elsey, founder of the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative, the intermediary that helped to launch MI Talent Together. Talent Together, a superintendent-led teacher apprenticeship intermediary, is ensuring the state becomes a leader in creating home-grown teacher talent. In 2023, Michigan awarded $66.3 million to Talent Together in an effort to scale registered teaching Apprenticeship Degrees statewide. Talent Together is now on the way to serving thousands of Michigan paraeducators with no-cost and paid pathways to becoming licensed teachers. NCAD is providing extensive technical support around U.S. Department of Labor compliance and set-up, data and evaluation, and program design – and we couldn’t be more proud to play a role in Jack and the state’s vision for building equitable and barrier-free pathways into teaching for all Michiganders. Learn more about Michigan Talent Together: https://lnkd.in/gKmfZTMw #TeacherShortageSolutions #ApprenticeshipDegrees #HigherEd #K12

Thank you, teachers, for all you do! #MichiganEducation #MakingADifference

Today, we are highlighting our outstanding partner, Golden Apple. With their recent launch of the Golden Apple Scholars program in Michigan, we are proud to work alongside them to create change and lasting impacts in Michigan classrooms. Golden Apple Foundation #MichiganEducators #BacktoSchool #TalentTogether #GoldenApple

As Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative works to get more early childhood educators in Michigan's teacher pipeline, hear from Dana Williams, president and CEO of the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation. #MichiganEducation #EarlyChildhood #MakingADifference

Did you know Talent Together accepted 550 applicants for its second cohort? As one of the largest grow-your-own programs in the country, Talent Together is making a difference right here in Michigan classrooms. MI Talent Together #MichiganEducators #TalentTogether #MakingADifference #FutureEducators

Meet Talent Together Candidate, Hyewon. Hyewon's previous experience as a paraprofessional sparked her interest in becoming a full-time teacher. With the help of Talent Together, she is now able to work towards achieving that goal. MI Talent Together #MichiganEducation #MakingADifference #TalentTogether

Hear from Dr. Dan Applegate, superintendent of Niles Community Schools, regarding the impact Talent Together has made on Niles' staffing pipeline. MI Talent Together Niles Community Schools #MichiganEducation #MakingADifference #TalentTogether