School officials expand new program for aspiring Union County teachers
Interested in a career as a teacher?
Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is trying to make it easier for people to become one.
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The program called Next stop: TeachUCPS pays the tuition for people pursing a teaching license at several local colleges and universities.
Right now, seven pathways are available for high school students, current teachers, and former UCPS graduates.
This year, it's expanding to offer more opportunities for teachers looking to move into new roles in middle and high school.
Channel 9 spoke with a teacher currently in the program who says it changed his life.
'This is my favorite job. I've had tons of jobs and this is my favorite job. I just love seeing the kids each day. I love the little successes and I mourn the little losses,' Chris Bova said.
Today at 5 p.m., Channel 9′s Gina Esposito explains how Bova transitioned from a bus driver to a teacher – and how others can apply for the opportunity.
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