The University of Cincinnati Clermont College is one of eight institutions of higher education that has been approved to offer Ohio's Teacher Bootcamp Program.
Teacher boot camps connect educators to local businesses so they can learn more about the in-demand skills needed to be successful in the current workforce. The program aims to help educators better prepare students for career readiness upon graduation.
"I am pleased these colleges and universities are taking the lead and implementing these boot camps to provide teachers real-world experiences they can take back to the classroom to help better prepare students for life after graduation," Gov. Mike DeWine said. "With an emphasis on in-demand jobs, teachers will help spark interest in career paths that will help our communities thrive."
During boot camps, educators complete related coursework and participate in business tours to learn about in-demand skills firsthand. Through these experiences, educators are exposed to new industries, jobs and skills so they can use real-world knowledge when teaching their students, helping to better prepare them for a career in their community upon graduation.
The eight institutions of higher education that received approval through the program will facilitate the teacher experiences and receive reimbursement for tuition costs of coursework taken by teachers when they earn graduate credit or continuing education units. The other institutions of higher education that were approved are Ashland University, Lake Erie College, Malone University, Miami University, Sinclair Community College, Youngstown State University and University of Findlay.
"I commend these institutions for taking this extra step to ensure that educators are prepared not only to teach but also to better prepare their students for success and service in their own community," said Mike Duffey, Ohio Department of Higher Education chancellor.
