Gain valuable classroom experience while receiving robust financial and career support:

• Paid PEI Role: NxtGEN candidates gain early field experience while earning income serving as a Paraeducator Intern (PEI). NxGEN PEIs typically work 4 hours per day, 5 days a week for a total of 20 hours per week.
• Residency Stipends: NxtGEN candidates receive paid senior resident roles and financial stipends during their professional residency year.
• Scholarships & Financial Assistance: NxtGEN candidates receive guidance to unlock financial aid, institutional scholarships, and district-provided funding from DPS.
• Career Launch: NxtGEN candidates receive extensive coaching, feedback, and interview support to launch their teaching careers with priority hiring in partner school districts.

Candidates access specialized academic, professional, and personal resources designed to ensure long-term success:

• Academic & Professional Resources: NxtGEN candidates access individualized tutoring, Praxis support, collaborative study groups, writing support, and specialized professional workshops.
• Navigating Systems: NxtGEN candidates receive tailored guidance on navigating university processes, managing time effectively, and accessing socioemotional support through regular one-on-one meetings.
• Comprehensive Support: NxtGEN candidates connect with dedicated Success Coaches at the SEHD Success Center to help navigate every step of their university journey.

Teacher candidates build deep connections and receive guided mentorship throughout their educational journey:

• Interdependent Cohort: NxtGEN candidates form strong, lasting relationships with program leaders and peers both inside and outside the classroom.
• Community Gatherings: NxtGEN candidates participate in Community Nights and connecting events twice a semester to foster belonging and support.
• Dedicated Advising & Mentorship: NxtGEN candidates receive personalized, one-on-one guidance from a dedicated CU Denver Academic Advisor and experienced NxtGEN Peer Mentors.

NxtGEN features a supported 4-year journey of deep, clinically centered preparation in partner school districts:

• Grow-Your-Own Residency: NxtGEN candidates complete a four-year residency program with DPS and St. Vrain School District, gaining over 2,400 hours of hands-on clinical experience in paid intern and senior resident roles.
• Equity & Justice Focus: NxtGEN candidates join a powerful collaboration between CU Denver, DPS, and St. Vrain that recruits, prepares, and supports the next generation of diverse teachers committed to equity and justice.
• Priority Hiring: NxtGEN candidates benefit from deep preparation and direct district connections that lead to priority hiring support upon graduation.

• Application & Acceptance: NxtGEN candidates complete the program application, interview with CU Denver, and are accepted into the NxGen program.
• District Connection: NxtGEN candidates are connected directly with partner schools in Denver Public Schools or St. Vrain School District. 
• Interview & Selection: NxtGEN candidates interview with school principals who select PEIs (interns) for their school sites.
• Onboarding: NxtGEN candidates complete the standard district human resources onboarding process.
• Schedule & Hours: NxtGEN candidates work approximately 20 hours per week (4 hours per day, with potential for additional hours) following the district calendar from August through June.