Connecticut and New York TTT
Supporting Troops in the Northeast: Connecticut and New York TTT Programs Taheesha Quarells, Director, Troops to Teachers Program Kimberly Audet, Program Manager, CT Troops to Teachers Courtney Inniss, Director, NY Troops to Teachers
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he Troops to Teachers (TTT) program helps service members and veterans become certified and employed as K-12 teachers in eligible and high need schools. This Congressionally authorized program aims to address historically high veteran unemployment rates and national teacher shortages by providing education and certification counseling and employment facilitation to service members and veterans to help them obtain job placement as teachers. TTT has 19 grants with State Departments of Education that provide program coverage in 31 states. The network of TTT state offices: • Support service members and veterans with one-on-one counseling for teacher certification and employment in the classroom • Deliver outreach activities to increase awareness and program participation • Facilitate early workforce engagements by connecting participants to other school-related jobs while participants pursue certification • Help participants prepare for the job search process and facilitate connections to job opportunities • Build strategic partnerships to advocate on behalf of veterans within their state to remove barriers related to financial stressors, administrative burdens, and acknowledgment of military experience Throughout this year, the DIB has highlighted the state offices that provide these valuable services to service members and veterans across the country. This month, we feature the TTT programs in Connecticut and New York. Next month, look for the North West Regional offices. DANTES Information Bulletin
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