FY 26 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program Competition

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting application in support of the administration of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The purpose of the TQP program is to improve student achievement; improve the quality of prospective and new teachers by improving teacher preparation and enhancing professional development to hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) accountable for preparing teachers who meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements; and recruit highly qualified individuals into the teaching force. The TQP program also supports the use of Registered Apprenticeships as a high-quality, work-based learning pathway for preparing and credentialing new teachers based on demonstrated skill and merit, particularly in high-need schools and subject areas experiencing teacher shortages.