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JERICHO, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont program aimed at people changing professions mid-career is turning out licensed teachers in eight months by giving them intensive experience in the classroom with mentors.
This year, 45 students are expected to graduate from the Teacher Apprenticeship Program at Champlain College. It's the largest class in the program's 12-year history.
Director Scott Mosher says the program offers a fast track to a teaching license for mid-career professionals who often have a mortgage and family responsibilities.
Graduate Andy Grab was laid off last June after about 30 years at IBM. He had enjoyed coaching kids in sports and being involved in training sessions at IBM, so he had the idea of becoming an educator. Now, less than a year later, he's a licensed teacher.
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