WTC & Pathways
Professional Roles
Program Benefits & Outcomes
Opportunities
100

The names of all three instructors in the program.

Mrs. Rios, Mrs. Odom, Mrs. Stephens

100

The general term for the person who teaches the class and holds a certification.

Teacher 

100

A type of post-secondary credit, in addition to high school credit, that students can earn.

College credit 

100
The name of the conference at Wayne State University where students compete in different categories.

Educators Rising 

200

The range of days per week first-year students spend in their field placement classroom.

1-2

200

This role involves supporting a certified teacher and is listed as an immediate career opportunity upon program completion.

paraprofessional, assistant teacher 

200

The financial aid opportunity that students gain access to upon program completion, mentioned specifically in the slides.

Scholarships 

200

The name of the University that offers college credit to students in the Ed Careers Program. 

Ferris State University.
300

The three specific pathways offered in the Educational Careers two-year program.

Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary 

300

A future career opportunity involving the overall management and leadership of a school building.

Principal

300

Name one of the two national or state credentials students can earn.

Child Development Associate (CDA) 

Michigan Youth Development Associate (MI-YDA)

300

The name of the 12 day camp at Wayne State University for future teachers.

Next Gen 

400

The required number of instruction hours that first-year students receive at the Wilson Talent Center.

120+

400

A career opportunity that focuses on helping students navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges.

School Counselor 

400

The immediate job opportunity listed that often requires you to fill in for a certified teacher on a temporary basis that may be available soon for those with a MI-YDA credential.

Substitute teacher 

400

Name one college that the Ed Careers program has visited for a tour.

Ferris State, Central, Saginaw Valley, Wayne State

500

The number of days per week that a 2nd year student spends in a field placement classroom working with students. 

4 days

500

This job title, listed in the slides, is responsible for the overall operation of a daycare or early learning facility.

Childcare Director 

500

The specific college option mentioned that allows students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.

Early Middle College (CRTEC) or Dual Enrollment 

500

The name of the event that Wilson Talent Center students host in May to show off their skills. 

Showcase