Florida Department of Education
09/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2025 12:26
Florida Invests Over $1.6 Million to Build a Strong Teacher Pipeline
September 10, 2025
FDOE Press Office 850-245-0413 [email protected]
Florida Invests Over $1.6 Million to Build a Strong Teacher Pipeline
Tallahassee, Fla., September 10, 2025 - Today, Florida's Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, announced a major investment in Florida's future teachers. With an additional $1.6 million awarded through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grow Your Own Teacher Grant (PCOG GYO), the state's total allocation to this program now reaches $15 million. This funding expands the no-cost teacher apprenticeship program across the state, helping strengthen the teacher pipeline by creating paths for aspiring educators.
This program leverages the power of apprenticeships by providing a no-cost, immersive pathway into the teaching profession. Unlike traditional training programs, this program prioritizes hands-on learning, where aspiring educators gain real-world experience under the guidance of seasoned teachers. By focusing on practical, in-classroom training, PCOG GYO creates a robust, well-prepared teacher pipeline for Florida's schools.
"When we invest in future educators, we invest in the success of every classroom across Florida," said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. "The Grow Your Own Teacher Grant supports aspiring teachers on their path to enter the profession, ensuring Florida schools have teachers that are well prepared and committed to helping students succeed."
The institutions receiving funding through the PCOG GYO in 2025-26 are:
- Florida Gulf Coast College
- St. Petersburg College
- Miami Dade College
- Northwest Florida State College
- Polk State College
This expanded funding supports Florida's ongoing commitment to attract and retain high-quality teachers, following Governor DeSantis' 2023 establishment of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program through HB 1035.
To learn more about the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grow Your Own Program, visit https://www.fldoe.org/pathwaysgrant.
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