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Oct. 9, 2023
UNLV is tackling the teacher shortage in the education workforce through the Nevada Forward Initiative. This state apprenticeship program — the first of its kind in the western U.S. — enables paraprofessionals, substitutes, and other school support staff to earn their teaching degrees while maintaining their employment. With about 70% of the students in the program representing historically marginalized groups, these incoming teachers will reflect the state's diverse student populations.