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Education Certification
Where a teaching certification can take you.
This is a perfect time to pursue a career in teaching because jobs are plentiful. Only 4.2% of undergraduates were enrolled in education programs in 2016, the lowest percentage in 45 years. And over the next five years, 1/3 of teachers registered in New York State will be eligible for retirement. As a result, there is a looming teacher shortage, particularly in all STEM fields, Special Education, and Foreign Language certifications. Many more opportunities are available in high-needs schools (rural and urban). The demand for teachers is very strong.