Educator Preparation Institute ( EPI ) Helps Fill Teacher Shortage Gap
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As we continue to see teacher vacancies in Florida soar to new heights from the critical teacher shortage , PHSC ’ s Educator Preparation Institute ( EPI ) is here to help play a role in closing the teacher shortage gap . Students who already hold a temporary teaching certification or a bachelor ’ s and / or master ’ s degree can earn a teaching certification online in the EPI program .
The EPI program provides students like Madison Landreth , an EPI graduate , with the skills and experience needed to be successful in the classroom . “ Their exceptional program not only equipped me with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field , but also their unwavering support has had a profound impact on my professional growth and development .”
For students with a passion for education who wish to unlock their teaching potential , like Landreth , the EPI program incorporates both experience and hands-on training . In efforts to help curb the teacher shortage , PHSC ’ s EPI program continues to help mold young minds as our students become the next generation of knowledgeable educators .
Madison Landreth , EPI graduate
Addressing Workforce Needs with Corporate College
In collaboration with the Hernando County School District and the Hernando County Government , PHSC will provide training and workforce certifications at the Dr . Dennis Wilfong Center for Success . The PHSC Corporate College provides high-demand training for business and industry partners by providing specialized training and educational opportunities to meet workforce needs . The corporate college programs will consist of professional pilot , airframe and power plant , electronic vehicle , advanced manufacturing , emerging technologies and related certificates .
In addition , PHSC will host the Veteran ’ s Entrepreneur Symposium and Grand Opening of ESHIP Innovation Center event at North Campus on October 27 , 2023 , from 3:30 p . m . to 6 p . m . This event will provide support and resources on opening / enhancing a business to veteran entrepreneurs . If you ’ re interested in donating to the College to help fund the program , please contact Margie Burnham at burnham @ phsc . edu .
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