Welcome to the Center for Career Changers to the Classroom, an organization for career changers interested in teaching in Maryland!  The Center works with corporations and individuals to assist prospective career changers as they make the decision to teach and choose the best program to become certified to teach in Maryland. 

The Need

• American school systems anticipate 1.5 million vacancies over the next decade.
• Approximately 50% of teachers leave the profession within the first five years.

The Services

• Prospective career changers have the opportunity to volunteer in the public school classrooms while making the decision to teach as an encore career.
• Prospective career changers receive advice and support while deciding on the most appropriate certification program, progressing through the program, and searching for a teaching position.
• Corporations and public school systems collaborate with the Center to place interested employees in schools and classrooms to observe and volunteer one day each month for one academic year.

The Benefits

• Prospective career changers will have time to volunteer in the schools and make an informed decision about teaching as an encore career. 
  • Upon making the decision to teach, prospective career changers will receive support and counseling as they pursue teaching certification and seek employment. 
• Corporations will obtain flexibility in transition options, particularly for employees nearing retirement. 
  • Corporations will have an opportunity to shape the future work force while maintaining high visibility and reinforcing a commitment to the community. 
• Public schools will have corporate volunteers working in their classrooms.
  • Principals have the opportunity to view prospective career changers in the school environment to make informed decisions about future hiring. 

The Center for Career Changers to the Classroom thanks IBM for its generous support. 

Logo and design by HCC student Morgan Hilber