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Grow Your Own programs show recruitment traction; staff push for FY26 funding to scale apprenticeships and residencies
Summary
MPS reported 173 staff GYO inquiries, multiple informational sessions and partnerships with universities and community organizations; staff said FY26 budget inclusion is required to scale apprenticeships, residents and student pathways.
District staff presented details on Grow Your Own (GYO) recruitment across adult and student pathways. Slides show 173 MPS staff completed a GYO inquiry form as of Jan. 17, multiple informational and recruitment events, 52 one-on-one meetings with potential participants, and collaborations with Communications, HR and university partners to build adult- and student-pathway pipelines.
Apprenticeship and residency data were provided: 69 apprentices (82% applicants of color) were listed with additional pipeline counts for other pathways; staff said FY26 budget requests will include positions for apprentices and residents (FY26 budget requires 29 apprentice positions and up to 20 special-ed teaching positions site-funded). Challenges noted include uncertain future financial resources for cohort sizes and alignment with partner institutions' application processes.
