The Next Gen Teachers Summer Program is a Free, two week, non-residential, summer college readiness program designed specifically for underrepresented students interested in a career in teaching! This exciting new program will occur:

Monday - Friday | July 8 - July 19, 2019

Next Gen Teacher participants will become exposed to the many benefits of a career in teaching; experience academic advising, and success coaching sessions; participate in a group project and become exposed to the variety of resources offered to students on campus at WSU!

The Next Gen Teachers Summer Program provides high school students the opportunity to:

• Become eligible for automatic entrance into Education Scholars Alliance Learning Community
• Become exposed to the plethora of resources and services offered to WSU students on campus
• Eligibility for $500 Raise.Me Scholarship
• Engage with WSU College of Education faculty, academic advisors, success coaches, and current students
• Learn about the Learning Communities and Student Organizations at the College of Education
• Learn about the many benefits of a K-12 teaching career
• Learn how to search and apply for external college scholarships and complete FAFSA applications
• Practice key skills and concepts of the teaching profession
• WSU undergraduate application fee waived for successful completion of the program

The Next Gen Teachers Summer Program is for students who meet the following criteria:

• High school students currently completing their Sophomore or Junior academic year
• Have an interest in becoming a certified K-12 teacher
• Have an interest in attending The College of Education at Wayne State University for undergraduate studies
• Have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average
• Submit your application by June 21, 2019