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Honored that our very own Erin Crisp represented UT System News at the U.S. Department of Education “Classroom to Career Pathways Summit”! She highlighted how TN’s Grow Your Own teacher apprenticeships are helping #RaiseTheBar for #UnlockingCareerSuccess Secretary Miguel Cardona @UnderSecKvaal @DCJEngle TN Dept of Education

Excited to receive a $500,000 grant as part of the UT System News Grand Challenges initiative! The funds support the Grow Your Own Collaboratory, enhancing mentor teacher professional development — an essential step in retaining novice teachers. More here: bit.ly/4giBQvp

🎓✨ Lincoln Memorial University honored their incredible GYO teacher apprentices at a special cording ceremony! Dr. Susan Wagner and Dr. John McCook presented these future Tennessee teachers with bronze cords — a symbol of their strength, resilience and dedication. Lincoln Memorial University

Lawrence County Schools’ TAP program provides a comprehensive blend of coursework, practical experience, and clear pathways to licensure. The program benefits students, schools, and the community. Learn more about TAP! bit.ly/4dSZL32

The GYO Center is thrilled to share our insights at the upcoming Grand Challenges Summit!! 1️⃣ GYO Session: Building Efficacy and Collective Leadership with K-12 Teachers 2️⃣ UTK session: Addressing Tennessee's Teacher Shortage Learn More! bit.ly/3ZQSFb4

Yesterday, leaders from Lebanon Special School District and Cumberland University hosted an interest meeting for paraprofessionals eager to take the next step in their careers by becoming teacher apprentices! 🎓✨ Learn More! bit.ly/4iF5fBL.

Congratulations to Kate Hall on her promotion to director of the Tennessee Grow Your Own Center! Since 2022, she’s been tackling teacher shortages and building a strong pipeline of educators in Tennessee. Excited for her continued impact! bit.ly/4iNQAnN

The Lewis County Schools’ TAP program combines a passionate instructor, strategic resource allocation, dedicated support from the district, and a focus on local talent development to position itself to make an impact on the teacher shortage. Learn more! lnkd.in/eyZzvez3

Workforce Connections presented a $20,000 check to Putnam County Schools Putnam County School System to support the Grow Your Own 🌱 📚 teacher training program where candidates are able to work full-time in the classroom while pursuing their degree! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4gUv0gc TN Dept of Labor & Workforce

The Memphis Shelby Co. Schools' Teaching as a Profession program serves as a model for cultivating future educators. The program equips students with skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in education. Learn more about TAP! bit.ly/4dSZL32 #growyourown

We're super excited to share that we've been selected as a @nps_success 2025 Community Collaboration Challenge awardee! This will help us to continue strengthening K-12 education in Tennessee! UT System News

Yesterday, our very own Kate Hall and Erin Crisp attended UT Day on the Hill. It was a pleasure to connect with our state's elected officials and share the work we're doing to strengthen K-12 education in Tennessee. #growyourown

Honored to share the Grow Your Own Collaboratory at the UT System News Grand Challenges Summit, which trains 600 mentors yearly to support future educators in Tennessee! Thanks to UT Southern , UT Martin, SCORE, the Tennessee Education Association and the UT Boyd Center for Business & Economic Research

Last week, GYO hosted deans and staff from Florida SouthWestern! The Florida team learned more about the GYO model and toured Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools CMCSS & Austin Peay State University, gaining valuable insights. 👏 Huge thanks to everyone who made this visit a success! #GrowYourOwn

Join the GYO Center and the National Association of Education Foundations at the #ImpactED25 conference! We are leading session 602, The ROI of Growing Our Own When? ➡️ Thursday March 27, 2025, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Learn more & register! bit.ly/3EVDDcn National Association of Education Foundations

We're thrilled to share that the GYO Center is featured in the 2025 Academic Supply for Occupational Demand Report! (see pages 27 & 27) #growyourown Explore the full report here: bit.ly/3F7sN2S Report is produced by: Tennessee Higher Education Commission TN Dept of Labor & Workforce TNECD TN Dept of Education

We are proud to be one of the first members to join Jobs for the Future's #75MillionNetwork! 🙌 Jobs for the Future (JFF) This movement aims to ensure that 75 million people facing barriers to the workforce are employed in quality jobs by 2033. info.jff.org/the-75-million…

We're thrilled to be a panelist in the upcoming webinar! “A Sneak Preview of the Rural Summit for Cradle to Career Success" Join us for a sneak peek at the Rural Summit! 🙌 Partners for Rural Impact 📅 Wednesday, April 16 🕛 12:00–1:00 p.m. Central 📍 Zoom: bit.ly/4ihMsev

Tuesday, our very own Kate Hall hosted an interest meeting at Kingsport City Schools for aspiring apprentices! Kingsport City Public Schools 20 enthusiastic candidates learned about the Grow Your Own opportunity and connected with the EPP or community college that best fits their journey. 👏🍎

The TN GYOC teamed up with Maryville City Schools and UT Knoxville to host an info‑packed interest meeting for future apprentices. 🍎 ✏️ Aspiring apprentices got the inside scoop on paid training, hands‑on experience, and a direct pathway to rewarding careers! 🙌 ✨