HFM BOCES and Utica University Join Forces to Offer Fast-Track Teacher Certification

HFM BOCES and Utica University have partnered to address the ongoing teacher shortage across New York State. The Apprenticeship Transitional B program is a 38 credit hour graduate program of study designed for candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the following high-need areas: Earth Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Spanish, French, English, Social Studies, and Technology. Through Utica University’s unique program, applicants can earn a fast-tracked teacher certification in just eight months and become a teacher of record in a school district by September 2024.

If you are interested in learning more, join Utica University for one of three upcoming Virtual Informational Sessions:

Wednesday, November 29th at 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 13th at 7:00pm

Email John Rowe at jrowe@utica.edu to confirm your attendance and a link will be sent to you for the evening you choose.