Student – Get Started!

The STEM-CWE Teach Program will be accepting up to 25 students to participate in the GYOTP Program. Interested? Complete these two steps to apply.

Step 1: Read the Student Information Session Slides

Grow Your Own Teacher Pathway Student Information Session

Step 2: Fill Out the Student Application Form

Grow Your Own Teacher Pathway Student Application Form

Join GYOTP

Students receive:

  • From community college to the classroom within 5 years: streamlined and guided teacher pathway from community college, university/credential, to employment
  • 1:1 mentorship with mentor teacher(s) in local school district
  • Dedicated academic and career counseling/advising
  • Community Mentoring Network (CMN) events and workshops
  • Cohort engagement through community building and professional development events
  • Curated financial aid advising and opportunities (striving for debt-free teacher education)
  • Employment opportunities while going through school and potential priority hiring consideration in local school districts after graduation

GYOTP Eligibility Requirements

Community College Students who are:

  • Currently enrolled at one of the three partner colleges (Río Hondo, Cerritos, West LA)
  • Have enough units to be within a year of transfer by Fall 2025
  • Good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable courses)
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • LiveScan will eventually be required for classroom visitations/education jobs

Mission Statement

Río Hondo College is committed to the success of its diverse students and communities by providing dynamic educational opportunities and resources that lead to degrees, certificates, transfer, career and technical pathways, basic skills proficiency, and lifelong learning.

Contact

Use our contact form to reach out to us.

M. Lea Martinez
T123, Applied Technology Bldg.
Career and Workforce Education Division
(562) 463-3152
lmartinez@ríohondo.edu