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Educator Recruitment
Becoming An Educator
New to Education
Learn more about pathways to becoming a certified educator.
Moving to Michigan
Credentials earned in another state or country may differ from Michigan programs and credentials; however, the department attempts to match certificates, grade levels, and content endorsements as closely as possible.
Adding an Endorsement
Learn more about how to expand the grade levels or content areas of your existing Michigan teaching certificate.
Proud Michigan Educator Initiatives
Future Proud Michigan Educator
Welcome Back Proud Michigan Educator
Welcome Home Proud Michigan Educator
Educator Workforce Job Fairs
The education workforce job fairs connect job seekers and those hiring teachers, substitute teachers, bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, secretaries, administrators, and other education-related positions.
Teacher Exchange Programs
These collaborative agreements provide schools the opportunity to recruit world language teachers.