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Apprenticeship
Grants and Scholarships

The Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Program (TPRA) is a unique grant opportunity that provides additional ways for current high school students and adult paraeducators to earn credentials while learning and working in the classroom. Iowa was a leading state in offering this kind of apprenticeship program in education, which is creating new pathways to successful careers in the education workforce.

As part of TPRA, current high school students are able to earn a paraeducator certificate and associates degree, while paraeducators will be able earn their bachelor's degree. The program began in the 2022-2023 school year and continues to operate across the state.

TPRA Grant Awards

In 2022, Governor Reynolds announced awardees for the Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Program grant. Nineteen partnered districts were awarded a total of $45.6 million to help create an estimated 1,000 new paraeducators and teachers across the state (many awarded districts have multiple partnered districts listed).

TPRA Information

The following information covers the details on Iowa's unique RA grant program that is creating new paraeducators and teachers across the state. Click on the plus sign below to expand each section.