Grow Your Own Competitive Grant Opportunity – State FY28 supports adults and secondary students through local teacher preparation and exploration pathways to diversify Minnesota’s teacher workforce.
Early Childhood Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant supports Minnesota colleges with tuition relief and student services to strengthen the pipeline of licensed early childhood and family educators.
Grow Your Own supports North Dakota teacher candidates, paraprofessionals, and educators through local preparation, apprenticeships, and special education pathways to address teacher shortages.
Dual Training Grant supports Minnesota employers with formal instruction and trainee support paired with on-the-job training to build employees’ skills and lead to industry-recognized credentials.
Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program Occupation Development Grant supports Minnesota colleges and universities in developing new teacher apprenticeship occupations to expand K–12 career and licensure pathways.
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry funds transportation for high school educators and students to attend apprenticeship-related events, increasing awareness of registered apprenticeship career pathways.