Teaching Bridge Application

Teaching Bridge provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students interested in careers in education to learn and earn during their first two years at WSU Tri-Cities. As part of a cohort, students attend classes full-time at WSU Tri-Cities while participating in a paid cooperative internship. Students will typically work 10-18 hours a week as substitute para-educators in partner school districts. As part of Teaching Bridge, students will also have unique support classes and opportunities for mentorship.


This experience provides students with career-connected learning during their first two years at WSU Tri-Cities and a pathway prior to their third year to full-time employment in partner school districts and apply to the Alternative Route Teacher Preparation Program at WSU Tri-Cities.

From which district did you graduate High School?*
Did you participate in a Teaching Academy and/or Careers in Education course in that District?*

I understand that participating in the Teaching Bridge Program means that I am making a commitment in good-faith to participate in a two year cooperative internship program. This requires that I maintain status as a full-time student at WSU Tri-Cities (12 or more credits) and work part-time (10-18 hours weekly) in a partner school district, as well as attend monthly program meetings. Participation in this program is conditional on passing the required background checks and satisfactory academic and work-place performance.

I certify that the submitted information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide additional proof of the information provided on this form. If my place of residence changes at any time, I agree to update my information in my myWSU student portal.

Additional Questions for Scholarship Consideration

If you would like to be considered for a Teaching Bridge scholarship, please answer the questions below.

Are you multilingual?
Can you provide proof of language proficiency in a language other than English?

For example, 3-4 years of high school foreign language, AP test or coursework in two or more languages, attending bilingual/dual language school, Certificate of Biliteracy/STAMP test, attending school in a non-English speaking country, or other documented proficiency.

Do you have an interest in teaching multilingual learners?
Do you have an interest in working in Special Education?
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