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 (FCCLA)
Courses Included
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Level 1
- Education Exploration
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Level 2
- Teacher Cadet 1 A/B (ACC Concurrent Enrollment EDU 2211 & EDU 2088) and Early Childhood Education (ACC Distance learning EC 1011)
- Level 3
- Guidance Strategies for Young Children (ACC Distance learning EC 1031)
- Level 4
- Work-Based Learning: FCS (Family Consumer Science)
Concurrent Enrollment
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.
- Aims Community College:
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Introduction to Education
- Education Practicum II
- Guidance Strategies for Young Children
Industry Certificates
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
Have a Question?
James Campion
Dr. Rebecca Albert Vollrath
Director of Career and Innovation
Phone: (970) 776-0325
Email: rebecca.albert@weldre5j.org