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Teacher Apprenticeship

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Program Information

Degree Type
60-credit Apprenticeship

Program Code
50-522-1

Time to Degree
2 years

Start Date
August

How You'll Learn

Hybrid

Program Overview
Program Cost

Gain skills to work as an elementary or middle school paraprofessional. Learn to plan and prepare lessons, create and maintain a safe and effective learning environment, and develop and deliver meaningful learning experiences. Participate in principled teaching, including self-reflection, professional growth and purposeful engagement within the broader school community.

Please note: A physical examination and caregiver background check is required prior to a field placement internship course.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

Open Educational Resources

This program uses open educational resources (OER) and does not require the purchase of a textbook for core program courses (general education courses may require textbooks).

How To Start

Obtain employment for teacher apprenticeship training; this is the responsibility of the individual seeking an apprenticeship.
Apply and be admitted into the Foundations of Teacher Education program.
Register for courses.

Obtain further information about apprenticeship programs by contacting the local apprenticeship representative. Visit the state's Department of Workforce Development website for more.

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Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

Potential Careers

Those working as para-educators enjoy working with students and providing support to classroom teachers. If you like being around school-age children and are compassionate to their needs, can take direction from lead teachers and members of the educational team, and are patient, a job as a paraeducator might be for you.

Teacher, K-9
Middle School Teacher - Generalist
Paraeducator
Special Education Paraprofessional

Career Salaries

$27,000 – $37,300 annually

Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.

Check the WCTC Graduate Success Report to view our graduates’ entry wages.

Program Courses

Education and Human Services Programs

What Makes This Program Unique

Registered Teacher Apprentices receive eight hours of release time from their workplace to attend class.
Transfer up to 72 credits to Lakeland University.
Earn the Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree at WCTC before continuing the apprenticeship at Lakeland University.

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Transfer Opportunities After WCTC

WCTC has credit transfer agreements with many four-year institutions that allow our degree graduates to transfer credits into a baccalaureate program, often at junior-level standing.

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