Advancing Apprenticeship Conference: Strengthening Educator Pipelines

Connecting LEAs, EPPs, state and local agency leaders of educator apprenticeship programs in Tennessee.

The Opportunity

Join colleagues from your region of the state in a first-of-its-kind convening. Leaders of GYO programs from school districts, charter schools, colleges, universities, local workforce boards, TN office of apprenticeship, TN Department of Education and special guests are invited to attend.

• Learn about the TN GYO Center’s strategic plan and goals for 2025–2030.
• Hear from guest panelists from your own region. Collaborate with role-alike leaders from other agencies, boards, LEAs and EPPs.
• Connect in local teams with cross-functional leaders of teacher apprenticeship.
• Create action plans with technical assistance on site for just-in-time support.

Invitation Only

This event is by invitation only. If you are not able to attend and would like to send someone to represent your organization, please contact the GYO Center at growyourown@tennessee.edu.

Locations

Join us at one of our four regional convenings this fall. Registration and breakfast will be open from 8:30–9:00 a.m. Please plan to stay until 3:30 p.m. Local time zones apply.

• Oct. 17: Middle region — Volunteer State Community College, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 7066
• Oct. 21: West region — FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Fogelman Dr., Memphis, TN 38152
• Nov. 18: East 2 region — UT Conference Center, 540 Locust St SW, Knoxville, TN 37902
• Nov. 20: East 1 region — Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN

Format

The day will be a mix of presented material, cross-functional work groups, role-alike work groups and action planning. Please come prepared to collaborate and disconnect from other responsibilities. Attire is business casual.

Cost:

$0 registration. Light breakfast, snacks and lunch are provided. Travel is not covered.

Photography/Video

Photography and video will be captured throughout the day. If you do not consent to being included in images or video that could be posted in promotional materials, please let us know.

We intend to offer professional “photo/video booth” opportunities. Our photographer will capture and send video clips and images that can be used in your organization’s promotion of your GYO program.