"At one point they had to choose between a degree and a job. And as is the case for many individuals in this state, they chose the job because attending college full-time is not an option," Camacho continued.
In response, Reach University and the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) are supporting no less than 150 aspiring educators in becoming credentialed teachers in the county. Candidates will work in a local school district as they pursue Reach's graduate-level Intern Teacher Credential Program. ACOE will sponsor nearly 95% of the university's tuition, costing the candidate no more than $42/month for the duration of the program. Each candidate will also earn a wage while working in a county K-12 school.
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