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After becoming the first Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program in the state of Mississippi in 2024, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï was awarded an Apprenticeship Building America grant worth $3.8 million from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration. 

Students enrolled in ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s may be eligible for funding and support through the Apprenticeship Building America grant program.

Apprentice Benefits

Individuals enrolled in ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï's TAP pathway who are employed by our district partners may be eligible for apprentice benefits such as:

    • Online coursework through
    • Scholarships of $250 or more per semester (based on financial need)
    • Paid Praxis exam fees
    • Differentiated student supports
    • Focused ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï support and professional development

District Benefits

Incentive funding is available to support this "grow your own" effort in teacher workforce development. Incentive funds can be utilized for:

    • Professional development
    • Mentor stipends
    • Apprentice recruitment, training and on-boarding


Teacher Apprenticeship Open House


Sign up for our virtual open house to learn more:




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Haley McCaffrey

Haley McCaffrey

Teacher Apprentice Program Coordinator

Location: Joseph Greene Hall, 138

601-266-5278

Email
haley.mccaffreyFREEMississippi

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College of Education and Human Sciences

127 Joseph Greene Hall (JGH) 
118 College Dr. #5023
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

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601.266.4568