Designed for working paraprofessionals and school support professionals in Nevada public and charter schools, students complete their degree while continuing to work full time and earning a paycheck.

Thanks to generous grant funding, we are proud to offer our program at no cost* to students who qualify. 

*Pending continued funding availability.

In as little as one year, students complete all required coursework to earn a degree and complete the requirements to apply for educator licensure in Nevada. 

Students receive concierge support and success coaching to help smooth the path along the way to reaching their academic goals.

All prospective regardless of general education status apply to the Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program (UAP).

In the UNLV Admissions Portal, choose “Start a UAP Application” — this will ensure that you apply to our program and that your documents are reviewed correctly.

All potential apprentices’ transcripts and prior coursework (if applicable) 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!

Apprentices must be employed in a Nevada public or charter school as a paraprofessional or school support professional for the duration of their Apprenticeship Program. 

Depending on the courses needed and academic program, apprentices will be enrolled in 4- and 8-week blocks of courses to complete all program and licensure requirements.

Typically, students need 3-4 semesters of coursework to complete the program. However, our team enrolls you in all the courses you need!

When all courses have been completed successfully, apprentices graduate with a bachelor’s degree in their program area and can apply for a provisional license with the Nevada Department of Education.

Students who successfully complete their apprenticeship will be eligible for licensure and employable in their subject areas. Many of our students continue working as teachers of record in the schools where they had previously served as paraprofessionals.