The TACPP is committed to shaping the future of education by guiding students in Grades 8-12 along the path to becoming successful teachers. Whether you’re passionate about early childhood education, elementary school, middle school, or secondary education, this program provides you with the skills, experiences, and support you need to excel in your future teaching career.
Starting your journey towards becoming a teacher is an exciting step toward a fulfilling and impactful career. As a young aspiring educator, you have the chance to inspire and guide future generations, helping students discover their potential and develop a love for learning. Teaching offers the opportunity to be creative, make a difference, and build meaningful connections with students. Whether you’re passionate about a particular subject or eager to create a positive classroom environment, the path to becoming a teacher allows you to grow alongside your students, shaping not only their futures but also your own.
Get a head start by earning college credits while still in high school, saving you time and money as you progress toward your teaching career.
Gain valuable real-world experiences through internships and practical assignments, setting you up for success in the classroom.
Discover a variety of teaching fields and find the one that best aligns with your interests and goals.
Benefit from our exclusive partnerships with top institutions like UNLV and Nevada State University, opening doors to higher education and career success.
Being a part of the Teaching and Training program at Rancho High School was an invaluable experience for me. I was among the first group of students to complete all four years of the program, and the knowledge I gained about the field of education was significant. I learned a variety of strategies, from managing classroom behavior to working with students who have learning deficits. These skills are essential for any teacher, and I am grateful for the foundation they provided. I graduated in 2020 during the pandemic, and due to the teacher shortage, I had the opportunity to substitute teach for a year. This experience allowed me to apply the knowledge and skills I gained from the Teaching and Training program. Additionally, I was fortunate to secure a seat on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Nevada, where I continue to contribute to the community. Currently, I work as a Literacy Tutor at an elementary school in CCSD, helping students improve their reading skills. I remain committed to completing my education and becoming a full-time teacher in the Clark County School District.
I graduated from NWCTA’s Teaching and Training Program in 2020. This program not only showed me what I loved about teaching, but also gave me a realistic look into what I did not want to do. When I first entered the program, I was dead set on becoming an elementary teacher, but through the internships and experiences I had in the program, I was shown that I was meant to teach secondary education. I am so grateful I learned that lesson sooner rather than later. This program also gave me enough university credits to graduate from UNR a year early, giving me the opportunity to teach high school at the age of 21. Now, in my second year of teaching, I have been hired by NWCTA as a sophomore English teacher; truly a full circle moment. To those students who are looking into this program or those who are currently enrolled, truly see your experiences here as a practical look into your future and know that because of this program, you are already two steps ahead.
I participated in the Teaching and Training program at Northwest Career and Technical Academy. I knew that I wanted to be a teacher since elementary school, and this program allowed me to follow that dream. The program allowed me to creatively express myself and was a look into what this pathway would be like in college. By working with the kindergarten and creating lesson plans throughout the years, I thought I had still wanted to teach elementary school. Now, I am teaching middle school computer science and I could not be happier. The Teaching and Training Program allowed me to explore different aspects of myself and what I could bring to the table as a teacher. In the end, I developed new skills that I still use today and have been able to step out of my comfort zone in order to flourish as a person and educator.
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