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Program Update:
The TTT program was reauthorized on December 27, 2021, via the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, after being canceled on October 1, 2020. While the program was reauthorized, the TTT program did not receive an appropriation to fund the restart of the program. The program is currently operating with minimum staff and resources.
The following states currently provide service members and veterans limited counseling and referral services: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Virginia.
Troops to Teachers
From Serving Your Country to Shaping Young Minds
The Troops to Teachers (TTT) program helps service members and veterans become certified and employed as teachers in K-12 schools. As a military service member or veteran, you possess the skills, discipline, and dedication that can make a significant impact in the field of education. With fewer teachers available, there is an urgent need for individuals with these skills to fill teaching positions.
Regardless of what subject area or grade level you want to teach, each state has specific education, testing, and certification/licensure requirements for eligibility. A list of state, national, and other resources is provided further down this webpage.
Getting Started
The following states currently provide service members and veterans limited counseling and referral services: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Virginia.
If you are interested in teaching in a state identified above, please complete a
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If you are interested in teaching in a state not listed above, please view the state, national, and other resources available below.
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Guiding Your Teaching Career Transition with State-Specific Expertise
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