June 16, 2026 (MILWAUKEE, Wis). — Mount Mary University has been awarded a $250,000 Teacher Training and Recruitment grant by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to support teacher training for high-need areas.
This funding will be used for the recruitment, training, mentoring and placement of 10 licensed teachers through the Mount Mary University Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Project. The program offers an accelerated path for non-traditional career changers entering education programs such as Early Childhood, Elementary and English as a Second Language (ESL). The initiative will partner with urban schools participating in the Milwaukee and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs to address critical teacher shortages.
“This award is a powerful affirmation of Mount Mary University’s commitment to preparing the next generation of teachers to serve in high-need areas,” said Mount Mary President Dr. Isabelle Cherney. “I look forward to seeing the meaningful outcomes of this initiative and its lasting impact on students in our community.”
Learn more about the Mount Mary University Education program at mtmary.edu/education.
