RADFORD, Va., July 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release:

Radford University's College of Education and Human Development has been awarded more than $130,000 in state grant funding to support the continued growth of its registered teacher apprenticeship program.

This funding will enable the launch of a third cohort of teacher apprentices beginning in August, further strengthening the university's commitment to preparing highly effective educators for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The grant will reduce financial barriers and expand access to the teaching profession by covering tuition, fees and other program-related costs during year one of the two-year program.

Through this initiative, apprentices will gain hands-on ...