Teacher Apprenticeship Network to Fired NJ Federal Workers: Educators Needed in Classrooms
Teacher Apprenticeship Network to Fired NJ Federal Workers: Educators Needed in Classrooms
New Jersey’s Teacher Apprenticeship Network (TAN) today called on fired New Jersey federal
workers to consider stepping into classrooms as valued and respected educators and making a
difference in the lives of children.
TAN, which offers a pathway into the teacher profession for aspiring Garden State educators, is
urging terminated workers to continue their public service in classrooms through the nonprofit
organization’s certification program. TAN also called on other nonprofits and public and private
sectors to address the hiring challenges now faced by the laid off workers.
“We encourage New Jersey residents terminated in the ongoing federal layoffs to continue their
public service and join the teacher workforce,” said Kwamé Floyd, TAN’s founder and Executive
Director. “Those who work in public service deserve our appreciation and thanks, and TAN is
ready to support those whose careers were cut short.”
For years, the state has had difficulties in training, recruiting and retaining teachers, and
proposed federal cuts are adding fuel to the fire. The problem is most acute in underserved
communities.
Teacher apprenticeships are on-the-job training opportunities, which remove the economic
barrier for applicants and provide a cost-effective avenue for districts to bring aspiring teachers
into the classrooms.
TAN will work with applicants to match with a partnering school district. For more information
about TAN’s program and to apply for a teacher apprenticeship: www.iWant2Teach.org
Teacher Apprenticeship Network is a nonprofit organization founded in 2023 to offer a practical
and supportive pathway into the teacher profession and remove barriers. TAN’s approach
provides mentorship and rigorous academic preparation along with hands-on classroom
experience. The goal is to build a teacher pipeline that meets the needs of children in today’s
classrooms and future generations.
Media contact:
Ivette Mendez
info@teacherapprenticeship.org
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