Professional Development

Pathways to Teaching Exam Preparation

October 7, 2026|By PFT Communications Team

Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 8:30 AM

The PFT Health & Welfare Fund is offering two day sessions to prepare members to pass the Pathways to Teaching entry examinations. The Pathways to Teaching program provides support for non-teacher members to earn the degrees and certification required to become certified teachers - at no cost.

Our instructors will help you strengthen basic math and writing skills, and also provide interview preparation.

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Philadelphia Center for Teacher Certification

Are you teaching on an emergency PreK-4 certification in The School District of Philadelphia? The PFT has worked with SDP to create a PA Department of Education-approved certification program that is tuition free. See the details below and apply now! Learn more at tinyurl.com/PCTCInfoHub