P-12 Teacher Workforce Program

About P-12 Teacher Workforce Program

The P-12 Teacher Workforce Program grant addresses K-12 teacher shortages by strengthening metro Atlanta's educator pipeline.

Major Grant Components

• Targeted recruitment and outreach to engage prospective teaching candidates early
• Pre-education advising and mentorship to provide specific mentoring for those pursuing education degrees at GGC
• Professional and leadership development to cultivate leadership skills and foster student preparedness for the teaching profession
• Scholarships to offer financial support to GGC education majors, helping to remove economic barriers
• Partnership expansion to build important relationships with K–12 districts and schools across Gwinnett County, which help to facilitate placements, internships and employment pipelines

Grant Benefits

• A dedicated education advisor/mentor guides students through the pre-education program (freshman and sophomore years), as well as the application process into the Educator Preparation Program (EPP), during junior and senior years.
• Assigned peer mentors (upper-level School of Education students) provide peer support and help ensure success and progression through the pre-education program.
• Upper-level student and faculty partnership opportunities provide professional and leadership development experiences with the School of Education and beyond.
• Application assistance for scholarships and other financial aid helps to facilitate persistence and timely progression to graduation.