There is a Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program. The purpose of the Program is to provide support to collaboratives that offer teacher licensure programs with on–the–job experiential learning for eligible individuals who: Are interested in pursuing a career in the teaching profession; Are employed by a local school system in the State as a school–based part–time or full–time employee; and Ultimately pledge to fulfill a 3–year service obligation as a teacher employed full–time in a high–needs school, grade level, or content area in the local school system in which they are currently employed. The Department shall administer the Program. To be eligible for the Program, a teacher candidate applicant shall: Be employed as a noncertified education support professional or provisional teacher by a participating local school system on the effective date of the Program in a school–based position; Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; and Commit to pursue a teacher licensure pathway approved by the Department.