Ready to Start Your Teaching Journey?
Wherever you are in your journey to becoming a Nevada educator, Nevada Forward™ has a pathway program tailored just for you. Our flexible academic programs are designed to fit your busy life, allowing you to work full-time while preparing for a successful career in education. And here’s the best part: Nevada Forward offers funding that can cover up to 100% of your tuition and fees.* Whether you’re just starting out or advancing your career, we’re here to support your goals and help you make a lasting impact in Nevada’s classrooms. Your future as an educator starts now—let’s make it happen!
*pending continued funding availability
Teaching Apprenticeship Program
Flexible program options tailored to meet your needs as a full-time student and working professional with little-to-no cost to you; Earn a bachelor’s degree and complete licensing requirements in as little as four semesters.
Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program (UAP)
bachelor’s degree & Licensure program
Formerly known as Paraprofessional pathways project (PPP)
Nevada paraprofessionals and school support professionals can earn a bachelor’s degree while continuing to work full-time in their current position and school.
Teaching Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Students who have not yet completed all their general education requirements start their journey to the undergraduate apprenticeship while beginning a career in a Nevada school.
Undergraduate Pre-Apprenticeship Program (UPAP)
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK PROGRAM
Formerly known as Rebel Start Academy (RSA)
Students can earn up to 60 general education credits in a single academic year with accelerated coursework specially designed for students to prepare to join the Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program.
Historic Programs • Not currently Offered
While not currently offered, our Graduate Apprenticeship Program supported more than 600 students on their journeys to becoming Nevada educators.
Graduate Apprenticeship Program in Teaching
Master’s degree & licensure program
Formerly known as Accelerated Alternate route to licensure (a-arl)
Students who completed a bachelor’s degree earned a master’s degree while serving as a classroom teacher of record in a Nevada public or charter school.
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