Fast Track Your Teaching Career
Ready to transition into teaching? The NV|Forward Graduate Apprenticeship Program in Teaching (formerly known as A-ARL) is your fast-track to becoming a licensed Nevada educator. Designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a field that did not lead to teacher licensure, this innovative program helps you launch a rewarding teaching career.
Choose from graduate programs in early childhood education (birth–2nd grade), elementary education (K–8th grade), or special education (generalist). Whether you’re changing careers or pursuing your passion for teaching, we’ll help you make an impact in Nevada’s classrooms—faster than you thought possible. Your new career starts here!
Work full-time while completing your degree
Designed for students looking to apply what they’re learning in real time — Earn your ARL license, begin working in a classroom, and complete your degree while earning a paycheck.
Low-To-No out-of-pocket cost for students*
Thanks to generous grant funding, we are proud to offer our program at low or no cost* to students who qualify.
*Pending continued funding availability.
Accelerated coursework and program flexibility
Students complete all required coursework to earn a degree and complete the requirements to apply for educator licensure in Nevada in a single year.
Continuous support services
Students receive concierge support and success coaching to help smooth the path along the way to reaching their academic goals, as well as continued support for three years after you complete the program.
Do I qualify?
You may qualify for the Graduate Apprenticeship Program if you:
Note: Academic programs may have additional application requirements.
*Applicants not currently employed in a school setting may be admitted under the condition that they begin working in an applicable position (as a teacher of record) in a Nevada public school setting after their first semester of coursework.
Watch a video to learn more about the program and who qualifies.
Graduate Apprenticeship Timeline
1.
Apply to Our program
The program accepts students twice per year, with programs beginning in Summer or Spring.
2.
Application & Transcript Review
All students’ transcripts and prior coursework are reviewed during the application process. Your transcripts cannot be reviewed without applying.
Completed within approx. 3-4 weeks of submission — Students are asked to keep an eye on their emails for updates!
3.
Complete your first semester + Get your ARL LIcense
Students who complete their first semester of coursework will earn an Certificate that enables them to apply for an ARL License through the Nevada Department of Education. This license enables students to be employed as a teacher of record in a classroom for the duration of the program.
4.
Employment in an nevada school
After earning your ARL license, you are required to maintain full-time employment as a teacher of record in a classroom while completing your program. This will allow you to earn a teacher’s salary while completing your degree.
Employment is a Federally mandated requirement of the Apprenticeship program.
5.
Complete Coursework
Depending on the courses needed and academic program, students will be enrolled in 4- and 8-week blocks of courses to complete all program and licensure requirements.
Typically, 3-4 semesters of coursework to complete — Our team enrolls you in everything you need!
6.
Graduate & Continue teaching
When all courses have been completed successfully, students graduate with a master’s degree in their program area. Many students continue to serve in the positions they had during their program.
Students are required to pass any required competency exams within three years of program completion.
Graduate applications are currently under review.
Students who applied by the March 2025 deadline now have until April 1, 2025 to submit their supplemental application and should expect more information regarding their admission into the Graduate Apprenticeship Program later this spring.
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