The TDOE is looking to update how it reviews and classifies CTE programs in the state to determine that they align with the needs of employers across industries.

The Tennessee Department of Education is recognizing the work its Tennessee Teacher Apprenticeship program is doing during this week’s 8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week.The program incorporates the state’s Grow Your Own model and was the first registered apprenticeship program for teaching in the country. The Grow Your Own initiative aims to set a new path for the educator profession and help address teacher shortages.