New Jersey Tutoring Corps - August Newsletter

It was another successful summer for New Jersey Tutoring Corps! Across 13 program locations, we served 457 scholars with the support of 68 tutors and site leaders.

We are grateful to our dedicated team and all of our community and program partners whose collaboration and support helped make another successful summer possible. Together, we continue to provide meaningful learning opportunities for scholars across New Jersey.

This year marked an exciting milestone for New Jersey Tutoring Corps and our First-in-the-Nation Registered Tutor Apprenticeship Program. In June, we celebrated our first 12 graduates from the inaugural cohort of Tutor Apprentices at Rutgers University. We were excited to host Julie Diaz, Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, N.J. Department of Labor, Nicole Field our United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship Training Representative, Dr. Chelsea Collins RTI program lead, our district leaders: Dr. Gurkhan Kose (iLearn), Ms. Dawn Fantasia (iLearn), Dr. Robert Fisicaro (Haddon Twp) and Director Valentina Green from the Essex County One-Stop. Our apprentices shared their experiences and the impact our program had on their career. We continue to be so proud of them.

Throughout the program, apprentices worked hands-on with scholars mastering competencies in Professionalism, Instruction, Planning and Environment. Their dedication has strengthened their skills while making a meaningful impact on the scholars they serve. They received monthly career coaching and financial incentives to cover education gaps such as content exams or post-secondary coursework. Since the June event, 7 more apprentices completed their requirements bringing our total completers to 19.

We are grateful to the U.S. Department of Labor and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for their continued partnership and investment in creating pathways for aspiring educators. Congratulations to all 19 completers on this well-earned achievement.

Learn more about our apprenticeship program here.

This summer, we were pleased to welcome Assemblywoman Heather Simmons, Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy Brennan, Assemblywoman Andrea Katz, and Senator Michael Testa to visit our summer programs.

These site visits provided an opportunity for our legislators to see our scholars and educators in action, learn more about the impact of New Jersey Tutoring Corps, and experience firsthand how our programs are helping students build confidence and achieve academic success.

We are grateful for their time, interest, and continued support of educational opportunities for New Jersey students.

As part of our partnership with the New Jersey Association of Educational Leaders (NJAEL), NJ Tutoring Corps CEO Katherine Bassett recently joined host Rob Elia for an episode of The Leader’s Edge Podcast.

During the conversation, Katherine had the opportunity to share more about NJ Tutoring Corps, our mission, and the work being done to support scholars and educators across New Jersey.

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JerseyCAN's Education Advocacy Fellowships: Applications Now Open

JerseyCAN is accepting applications for the seventh year of its Education Advocacy Fellowships for New Jersey teachers and parents. Fellows will explore education policy, strengthen their advocacy skills, and work toward a meaningful advocacy goal while participating in professional learning and networking opportunities. Participants who complete the program will receive a $3,000 stipend.

The fellowship focuses on advancing excellent teaching, expanding college and career pathways, and increasing educational opportunities for all students. Applications are now open, with interviews conducted on a rolling basis and the 2026 cohort announced in early October.

To learn more and apply, visit: JerseyCan Fellowship Application

Earlier this month, the National Guideline Standards (NGS) for Registered Tutor Apprenticeship Programs are officially approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. This marks a step forward for the tutoring field, validating effective models as high-quality, workforce-aligned experiences.

Developed through a collaborative effort by the Partnership for Student Success, the New Jersey Tutoring Corps, the National Student Support Accelerator, and the Pathways Alliance, the Tutor NGS help to open up funding opportunities for high quality tutoring programs and provides state and local workforce boards with nationally recognized standards, accelerating approval for quality programs.

Interested in learning more? Join us for a webinar on August 12th at 1:00pm ET focused on practical implementation strategies and example programs.

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Together, we can unlock the potential within every scholar and build a brighter future for all.