St. Clair County high school students interested in a career in education have a new opportunity to get a jumpstart on their careers. New Early Childhood Education and PreK – 12 Education programs are being offered at St. Clair TEC in the 2021-22 school year for forty-eight students.
Students entering the two-year program will start with classroom centered learning for the first year and move to an internship in their chosen setting for the second year.
Pat Yanik, Director of Career and Technical Education at St. Clair County RESA said, “This program will allow students to explore the wide range of careers in education and help them make a knowledgeable decision based on their first-hand experience. Students will complete the program with the skills and credentials they need to enter the workforce or further their education at a 2- or 4-year institution.”
RESA Superintendent Kevin Miller said there is a shortage of skilled childcare professionals and this program will “help meet the need of our local community while providing our students with career opportunities in an industry with long-term growth potential.”
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
