Welcome to Scientists & Engineers Alternative Routes to Certification & Hiring

OVERVIEW

The Scientists and Engineers -- Alternative Routes to Certification and Hiring (SEARCH) is a program designed to assist mid-career changers in the science, math and engineering fields to become public school teachers in both academic and vocational subjects. It provides a "fast-track" approach to get talented professionals into the classroom.

SEARCH was developed as part of a U.S. Department of Labor Regional Economic Development grant.  Administered by the California Space Education and Workforce Institute (CSEWI), SEARCH is designed to assist mid-career changers and retirees to "re-cycle" their interest in engineering and the sciences by returning to the classroom to teach these subjects to following generations of students.

SEARCH is a partnership between CSEWI, California Troops to Teachers and Project Pipeline and utilizes existing state-approved paths to help you to quickly become a highly qualified teacher.