Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP)
Earn your bachelor's degree in education while you work — tuition free
TAP Interest Form
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Earn your bachelor's degree in education while you work — tuition free
TAP Interest FormA two-year work-based program that enables apprentices to earn while learning through competency-based instruction. Apprentice teachers will co-teach using team-teaching strategies with the support of a highly qualified mentor teacher. The Teacher Apprenticeship Program serves as a pathway for individuals employed as education support professionals to receive on-the-job training and related college instruction, enabling them to earn a bachelor's degree in education.
Apprentices must be employed at one of Broward College's partner K-12 schools, where they work alongside a mentor teacher while completing their bachelor’s degree through fully online, competency-based coursework.
Through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, apprentices receive one year of paid tuition. Remaining coursework is the student's responsibility, and advisors will help you explore financial aid and scholarship options.
The Teacher Apprenticeship Program aims to address teacher shortages by improving teacher training, support, mentorship, recruitment, and retention. Additionally, the program will function as an additional recruitment channel for local area school districts. Our recruitment efforts focus on individuals with experience in K-12 education, particularly education support professionals with associate's degrees. We are tailoring every aspect to enhance the availability of high-quality teachers in our local area.
The Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education is eligible for Florida Professional Certification in ESE K-12, Reading, and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages). The B.S. in ESE is designed to qualify its graduates to teach ESE placements for inclusive and self-contained settings in grades K-12.
Applications for the October 2026 cohort close August 31, 2026. Space is limited.
View the How to Apply to Broward College page and click Apply/Login in the Bachelor's Degree Application section to complete the BC application. We advise students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well and enter school code 001500.
Residency documents are submitted online via a dynamic form with a section to upload evidence documentation.
Students who were not born in the United States or a U.S. Territory must provide evidence of eligible legal immigration status before they may be considered for admission to the college and classification as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. All students who apply online will be admitted as non-Florida residents until they provide the required supporting documentation needed to prove Florida residency before the first day of the term.
You must submit official transcripts for high school and all colleges and universities attended. The transcript(s) should show that there is no coursework in progress.
Submit your transcript to Broward College using one of the formats below:
Broward College Registrar's Office
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Submit an email to cumana@broward.edu with your name, personnel number, position title, school location, supervisor name, email, and phone number, and attach a principal recommendation letter.
An interview may be required to complete the admission process.
Teacher Apprenticeship Certificate: required to begin the apprenticeship program; must be submitted to the Florida Department of Education by staff upon candidate verification. Contact the coordinator upon completion of the BC application, submission of residency documents, transcripts, and employment verification confirmation email.
Apprentices are employed by one of Broward College's partner K-12 schools and earn a salary and benefits set by the employing school. Wages vary by school and position.
Current Partner Schools
The Charter School of Excellence
Additional partner schools are being added — check back for updates or contact the program coordinator.
Dr. Ellie Ospina
Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant
Dr. Ellie Ospina serves as the Coordinator for the Pathways to Career Opportunities (PCOG) Grant at Broward College. With more than 20 years of experience across Pre-K through higher education, she has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, curriculum coordinator, English Learner advocate, instructional coach, and university professor. In her current role, she supports program coordination, partnership development, recruitment, and implementation of teacher apprenticeship initiatives that strengthen the educator workforce. Dr. Ospina is passionate about coaching and mentoring educators and advancing evidence-based instructional practices to improve teacher preparation and student success.
She earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Nova Southeastern University, an M.S. in Reading from Florida International University, and both an Ed.S. and Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. She has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University and graduate coursework in Special Education at the University of Florida.
Additionally, she holds a Leadership Experiences and Administrative Development certificate, an Instructional Coach credential, and a Florida Professional Educator's Certificate in multiple subject areas.
Dr. Elizabeth Carrandi
Dean of Academic Affairs, Grant Sponsor
Ellie Ospina
eospina@broward.edu
954-201-2195