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Grow Your Own Teacher Pathway (GYOTP) – Student

Student – Get Started!

The STEM-CTE 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

Step 2:

Fill out the 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 (Rio 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