ECISD Announces Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers

Odessa, Texas/September 5, 2023-Ector County ISD announced the approval of the Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers through the U.S. Department of Labor. This apprenticeship program works in conjunction with already established teacher development pipelines like: Future Teachers of Odessa, Odessa Pathway to Teaching and OC2UTPB Teach in 3. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools, Ector County ISD, Odessa, Texas) 

A significant benefit of the Apprenticeship Program for Teachers, tuition and fees associated with earning a bachelor’s degree will be covered, and apprentices will earn a paycheck while working in the school district. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools, Ector County ISD, Odessa, Texas) 

Ector County ISD continues to partner with Odessa College and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in finding solutions to the teacher shortage issue at ECISD. 

(Dr. Sandra Woodley, President-UT Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers will launch in January 2024. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools, Ector County ISD, Odessa, Texas) 

 Those interested in becoming a teacher contact the ECISD Talent Development Department at 432-456-0081. 

Ector County ISD’s program includes generous financial support from the Permian Strategic Partnership. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

UTPB 2022 Fifth Annual Halloween Conference Children of the Moon-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Odessa, Texas/November 1, 2022-UT Permian Basin held its Fith Annual Halloween Conference called Children of the Moon: Werewolves, Shape Shifter in Global Lore and Literature. The Halloween Conference featured discussion from presenters from across the globe. 

(Rebecca Day Babcock, William and Ordell Watts Professor-UTPB) 

Several countries participating in the Halloween Conference featured Werewolves and Shape Shifter in film and in music. 

(Rebecca Day Babcock, William and Ordell Watts Professor-UTPB) 

The UTPB Annual Halloween Conference is a fun activity for Professors and students, but is serious work for scholarship. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera