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SkillBridge

 

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Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Troops to Educators program is committed to helping active-duty service members transition into the education field via the DoD's SkillBridge program. A growing list of districts and schools are excited to offer internship positions for those currently serving in the United States Military. Interested individuals should contact their base's Education Office to complete necessary briefings and required first steps.

Internship Request   Internship e-Book    LEA SkillBridge Info

ADE - Troops to Educators is an authorized SkillBridge partner under the Arizona Coalition for Military Families. Arizona's State Coordinator, Lee Fernwault can help facilitate the internship process. Teaching, grades K-12 and non-teaching internships are available from 4 to 18 weeks. Note: Internships may be limited based district's/school's calendar, typically July to May. Training schedule can be modified to meet the needs of the intern, command, or internship site.

 SkillBridge Partners:

  1. Arizona Coalition for Military Families (Supporting Arizona's Military Community & Veterans) 
  2. Davis Monthan Air Force Base
  3. Fort Huachuca Army Base
  4. Luke Air Force Base
  5. Marine Corps Air Station - Yuma
  6. Papago Military Installation - AZNG
  7. Northern Arizona University – Veterans Center
  8. University of Arizona – Teacher’s College
  9. Arizona@work, satellite offices – Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona
  10. US Vets - Tera Calhoun, Arizona Representative

 

Internship Opportunities at Local Education Agencies (Districts & Schools) 

  1. Academy of Math & Science - Phoenix, Tucson, AZ (Grade K-12, 9 Schools)
  2. Basis Charter Schools - Goodyear, AZ (Grade K-12, 1 School)
  3. Cartwright School District - Phoenix, AZ (Grade K-8, 23 Schools)
  4. East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) - Mesa, AZ (Grade 9-12)
  5. Florence Unified School District - Florence, San Tan Valley, Chandler, AZ (Grade K-12, 14 Schools)
  6. Gilbert Unified School Distrcit - Gilbert, AZ (Grade K-12, 38 Schools)
  7. Humboldt Unified School District - Prescott Valley, AZ (Grade K-12, 11 Schools)
  8. Laveen Elementary School District - Laveen, AZ (Grade K-8, 10 Schools)
  9. Litchfield Elementary School District - Litchfield Park, AZ (Grade K-8, 19 Schools)
  10. Mesa Unified School District - Mesa, AZ (Grade K-12, 78 Schools)
  11. Prescott Valley Charter School - Prescott Valley, AZ (Grade K-8,  1 School)
  12. Sierra Vista Unified School District - Sierra Vista, AZ (Grade K-12, 11 Schools)
  13. Sunnyside Unified School District - Tucson, AZ (Grade K-12, 22 Schools)
  14. Tucson Unified School District - Tucson, AZ (Grade K-12, 90 Schools)
  15. Vail Unified School District - Vail, AZ (Grade K-12, 23 Schools)
  16. Washington Elementary School District - Phoenix, AZ (Grade K-8, 33 Schools)
  17. Yuma Elementary School District - Yuma, AZ (Grade K-8, 19 Schools)
  18. Yuma Union High School District - Yuma, AZ (Grade 9-12, 7 Schools)

 

Always looking to add more opportunities...

 

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