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The Career Training Program (CTP) provides eligible UFT paraprofessionals and DC 37, Local 372 family paraprofessionals with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s degree. The program pays tuition for from 3 to 6 credits per semester for undergraduate study at participating colleges/universities. Two and a half hours per week of released time and/or a summer stipend are also provided to support study. In addition, the Career Training Program will pay the initial college admission/application fee for paraprofessionals participating in the program.
Eligibility
Full time paraprofessionals employed in the New York City public schools who have not yet earned a Bachelor’s degree may participate. Substitute paraprofessionals who have worked in the New York City public schools for a total of thirty days and who have not yet earned any college credits may also participate. For a list of approved colleges and programs, please click here.
For more information about the Career Training Program, please view our complete Fact Sheet ( HTML | PDF )and F.A.Q. ( HTML | PDF ). Once you have read the information you may apply online.
Career Training Program
The Career Training Program (CTP) provides eligible UFT paraprofessionals and DC 37, Local 372 family paraprofessionals with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s degree. The program pays tuition for from 3 to 6 credits per semester for undergraduate study at participating colleges/universities. Two and a half hours per week of released time and/or a summer stipend are also provided to support study. In addition, the Career Training Program will pay the initial college admission/application fee for paraprofessionals participating in the program.
Eligibility
Full time paraprofessionals employed in the New York City public schools who have not yet earned a Bachelor’s degree may participate. Substitute paraprofessionals who have worked in the New York City public schools for a total of thirty days and who have not yet earned any college credits may also participate. For a list of approved colleges and programs, please click here.
For more information about the Career Training Program, please view our complete Fact Sheet ( HTML | PDF )and F.A.Q. ( HTML | PDF ). Once you have read the information you may apply online.