Human Service & Training
Overview:
The nation faces an acute shortage of teachers, as well as academically talented students who are interested in teaching as a career. The Teacher Cadet program provides the needed spark to encourage academically talented students to pursue a career in the education profession.
Related Job Titles: Nurse, Radiology, Technician, Teacher, Coach, Guidance Counselor, School Psychologist, Career Counselor, Juvenile Corrections Worker, Family Counselor, Education Consultatnt, Admissions Recruiter, Child Life Specialist, and more.
Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Courses Included:
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Level 1
- Education Exploration
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Level 2
- Teacher Cadet 1 A/B (Concurrent Enrollment with Aims EDU 2211 and EDU 2088) and Early Childhood Education (Concurrent enrollment distance learning with Aims EC 1011)
- Level 3
- Guidance Strategies for Young Children (Concurrent enrollment distance learning with Aims EC 1031) and Teacher Cadet 2 A/B (Projected to be offered Fall 2025)
- Level 4
- Work-Based Learning: FCS (Family and Consumer Sciences)
Industry Certifications:
Students can earn nationally recognized certifications which proves they have the skills employers need and can lead to employment opportunities not otherwise available.
- Early Childhood Entry Certificate
Free College Credits:
Our partnership with Aims Community College creates opportunities for students to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time through concurrent enrollment.
Concurrent Enrollment with Aims Community College Courses Offered:
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Introduction to Education
- Education Practicum II
- Guidance Strategies for Young Children
Have a Question?
Dr. Rebecca Albert Vollrath
Phone: (970) 776-0325 Email: rebecca.albert@weldre5j.org