Operation Teach Program
Your Leadership, Your Experience, Our Classrooms!
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Operation Teach is a specialized, fully funded initiative designed to help current and former military personnel and their families transition into meaningful careers as licensed K–12 educators. The University of Akron has been awarded a grant by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as part of the Governor’s Ohio Military Veteran Educators Fellowship Pilot Program to support the initiative. With a focus on leadership, service, and community, the program provides a streamlined pathway to earn an alternative teaching license and prepares participants to make a lasting impact in classrooms across Ohio and beyond. Programs offered include:Business Education, Computer Science, Health, Earth and Life Sciences, Physical Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Chemistry, Physics, Visual Arts, Social Studies, TESOL, World Languages, and Intervention Specialist (P–12). |
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What You’ll Gain
- 100% Covered Tuition, Books, and Fees
- Free Laptop Computer Provided
- Streamlined Alternative Licensure Pathway
- Job Placement Assistance in Partner School Districts
- Ongoing Mentorship from Veteran Educators and Military-Connected Teachers
- Personalized Advising Throughout Your Program
- Team-Based Learning Model with Peers on a Similar Journey
Why Military-Connected Individuals Make Great Teachers
Operation Teach believes that veterans and military-connected individuals bring:
- Strong leadership and discipline
- Adaptability and empathy
- Global and cultural perspective
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Service-driven commitment to student success
Eligibility:
Participants must hold or be completing a bachelor’s degree by December 2025 to qualify. If you do not yet hold a degree, our advisors can assist you in identifying a pathway toward licensure.
If you have questions, please contact us via operationteach@uakron.edu.
