This page will provide a jumping off point for documents and resources related the the teacher apprenticeship programs offered by Jacksonville State University.

For the 2024-2025 school year (Cohort 1), JSU serves as a sponsor for apprenticeship in:

  • Secondary English Language Arts
  • Secondary Social Studies
  • Elementary Education

Return to Teacher Apprenticeship Landing Page

This overarching document establishes Jacksonville State University as a sponsor of registered apprenticeship programs. In part, it describes the obligations of the sponsor and how they commit to meet the requirements of a registered apprenticeship program.

JSU Standards – Signed

This document describes the on the job learning and the standard set of related coursework for apprentices in secondary education. Each apprentice will have their coursework evaluated as part of the application process and will receive guidance from the university about their unique course requirements to reach completion.

App A – ALSDE Secondary Teacher – JSU

App A – JSU Elementary Teacher

By completing this document in conjunction with an apprenticeship sponsor, an employer agrees to join the apprenticeship program and adhere to the requirements set forth in the program. This document is only provided for reference and any employer seeking to join an apprenticeship must directly communicate with the apprenticeship sponsor.

Appendix D – JSU – DRAFT Employer Acceptance Agreement

This document will be completed by the applicant desiring to be considered for apprenticeship. This is a multi-step application and apprentices must take responsibility for following the workflow flow described in the application. Prospective apprentice applicants may only apply to sponsors with whom their employer has a signed Employer Acceptance agreement.

This version of the document is not finalized and is only provided as an early reference for potential applicants to review and begin familiarizing themselves.

Application for Teacher Apprenticeship- DRAFT- JSU

All teacher apprentices must be accepted into a participating sponsor’s teacher preparation program.

GO HERE TO LEARN ABOUT APPLYING TO THE JSU TEACHER PREP PROGRAM

This recording discusses the shared responsibilities of the sponsor and employer under JSU’s teacher apprenticeship program as well as next steps in apprentice recruitment and application processes.

JSU Employer Onboarding Meeting

Questions about JSU’s Apprenticeship Program?

Contact:

Dr. Christie Calhoun – cfcalhoun@jsu.edu

The school systems below have joined the Jacksonville State University teacher apprenticeship program. Employees of these school systems may initiate an application. If a school system is not listed, interested applicants should check with their employer to find out about the possibility of joining this program.

Local Education Agency Point of Contact
Alexander City Board of Education gbrasell@acsk12.net
Oxford City Schools mmaniscalco@oxboe.com
Sylacauga City Schools michele.eller@scsboe.org
Calhoun County Schools jreyes@ccboe.us
Gadsden City Schools dasbury@gadsdencityschools.org
Talladega County Schools kculver@tcboe.org
Attalla City Schools colegrovejb@attalla.k12.al.us
Russell County Schools barnest@russellcsd.net
St. Clair County Schools mark.ford@sccboe.org
Leeds City Schools aterry@leedsk12.org
Phenix City Board of Education scoaxum@pcboe.net

Jacksonville State University will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Jacksonville State University will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.