Semper Forward, Teach Us team up on veteran teacher pipeline

Semper Forward and Teach Us are partnering to speed veterans and military spouses into teaching jobs through online certification and test prep. The alliance targets teacher shortages in states like Texas and Arizona while giving military families a portable, purpose-driven career path.

Why it matters: - The partnership links two workforce problems: a national teacher shortage and the need for civilian careers that fit the lives of transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. - Schools in fast-growing states such as Texas and Arizona are facing especially sharp staffing pressure. - The alliance is designed to move qualified military-connected candidates into classrooms faster and give districts a steadier pipeline of educators.

What happened: - Semper Forward, a division of Fastport, announced a strategic alliance with Teach Us, a fully online teacher certification and test-preparation provider. - The program creates accelerated pathways into teaching for the military community. - Certification pathways are available now in Texas and Arizona. - Additional states are planned as the partnership expands.

The details: - Semper Forward will connect transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses to Teach Us’ accredited online certification pathways. - Teach Us will guide candidates through enrollment, state-specific certification requirements and the move into the classroom. - Participants will get test preparation, personalized advising, cohort-based learning and ongoing mentorship. - The partnership includes fully online, self-paced coursework. - Teach Us offers 35-plus teacher certification pathways and more than 45 test-prep courses. - Certification exam preparation is included at no additional cost. - The program is built around practice-driven training that aligns with district hiring needs. - Teach Us says its services and supports are embedded in the program at no additional cost, from coursework through classroom support.

Between the lines: - The deal gives Semper Forward a clearer civilian-career option for military talent already trained in leadership and service. - The structure also reflects a retention play for schools, with cohort learning and mentorship aimed at helping new teachers stay in the profession. - The companies are betting that affordable, flexible certification is a better fit for candidates who need portable careers and fast entry.

What's next: - The partnership will continue enrolling military-connected candidates into Texas and Arizona certification tracks. - Both organizations plan to add more states as the alliance grows. - Teach Us will keep supporting candidates from enrollment through their transition into teaching.

The bottom line: - Semper Forward and Teach Us are trying to turn military transition into a faster route to the classroom, while helping schools fill hard-to-staff teaching jobs.**