A: In LEAs receiving incentive funds, the journeyworker will be paid a stipend of not less than $4,000 for year one and $3,000 for year two. These amounts may vary in LEAs who do not receive incentive funds from the AOA.

A: Apprentices will be paid not less than 65% of base teacher pay in year one and 85% in year two. Currently, that would equate to $28,746.90 and $37,592.10. Upon completion, apprentices will make standard teacher pay.

A: This is an LEA decision. The AOA recommends careful consideration before allowing an apprentice teacher to coach because they will be committed already to working full-time and taking a full-time course load toward their bachelor’s degree.

A: Consideration should be given to the existing relationships, the prior coursework of potential apprentices, overall cost of tuition, and the alignment of course offerings with apprentice availability.

A: The application for apprenticeships is a multi-step process. The LEA serving as the employer selects the individuals they want to invest in as apprentices. The sponsors of the apprenticeship (universities) will review applications to their specific programs. The AOA will review final submissions for registration of apprentices and the ALSDE will review applications to [...]

A: AOA policy does not allow apprentices to incur debt for the cost of the apprenticeship training. Employers who participate in apprenticeship commit to pay the costs related to training after gift aid, Pell Grant, scholarships, GI Bill, and other similar aide is applied to the student’s bill. The relevant AOA policy can be found [...]

A: The exact number of hours varies by university. See Related Technical Instruction (RTI) section of apprenticeship documents for detailed course listings. The apprentice must be able to complete their remaining coursework within two academic years to be eligible to participate.

A: The final decision on this will be left to the LEA, but it is strongly recommended that LEAs start with their own current employees.

A: Yes, a school system can participate with one, some, or all the sponsoring universities.

A: Auburn University Montgomery, Jacksonville State University, Troy University, and University of West Alabama