Begin Your Road to Apprenticeship with the Undergraduate Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Ready to jumpstart your teaching career? With the Nevada Forward Undergraduate Pre-Apprenticeship Program (UPAP)—formerly the Adult Rebel Start Academy (RSA)—you can earn up to 60 general education credits, paving the way for a seamless transition into our Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program.

Whether you’re starting fresh or returning to school, this program is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your future as a Nevada educator. Take the first step toward your dream career today—your journey starts here!

Learn more about what makes our program unique!

Work full-time while completing your degree

Keep your employment and continue to work full-time at a Nevada public or charter school and earn a paycheck while going to school.

Zero out-of-pocket cost for students*

Thanks to generous grant funding, we are proud to offer the program and all courses at no cost to students who qualify. 

*Pending continued funding availability; Applies only to tuition and fees—students must still pay for textbooks, licensing fees, etc.

Accelerated coursework and program flexibility

In as little as one year, students complete up to 60 general education credits required for an NSHE bachelor’s degree completely online. Students then become eligible to begin the Undergraduate Apprenticeship.

Continuous support services

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

Do I qualify?

You may qualify for UPAP if you:


*Applicants not currently employed in a school setting must gain employment as a paraprofessional or school support professional in a Nevada public or charter school to be eligible for the Undergraduate Pre-Apprenticeship Program. 

How does UPAP work?

1.

Apply to unlv UAP program

Students apply to the pre-apprenticeship program via the Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program (UAP). See below for instructions.

You must be admitted to UNLV and receive an admissions decision and to receive the supplemental application.


2.

Application & Transcript Review

All students’ transcripts and prior coursework (if applicable) are reviewed during the application process. Students who have not yet completed all general education requirements begin in the Undergraduate Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

3.

complete General education Courses

Depending on the courses needed, pre-apprentices will be enrolled in 4-week blocks of courses to complete all outstanding general education requirements.

4.

begin Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program (UAP)

Once all general education courses have been successfully completed, students roll into the next cohort of the Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program

Get in touch

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If you still have questions after reviewing our website, please send a message to coe.recruitment@unv.edu — we will reply within five (5) business days.

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