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Upcoming informational session for University of St. Thomas Work and Learn Program

(03/07/2024) Anoka-Hennepin and the University of St. Thomas (UST) have a partnership that provides hands-on experience to support success in future teaching careers. 

The Grow Your Own and Work and Learn programs aim to recruit, prepare, retain and support highly qualified paraprofessionals and Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers to become Tier 3 licensed special education teachers. The program offers an affordable, accessible and accelerated program to earn an Academic and Behavior Strategist (ABS) License and Master’s degree in two and a half years. 

UST is offering an informational session for those interested in the program on Monday, March 18 from 4-5 p.m.

The UST School of Education may offer qualified students up to $8,000 in tuition support for Work and Learn cohorts starting in Spring 2024 and Summer 2024. 

Learn more about this opportunity