Semper Forward and Teach Us Partner to Open Teaching Careers for Veterans and Military Spouses

GREEN BAY, Wis., August 10, 2026 — Semper Forward, a Division of Fastport, an organization dedicated to connecting transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with meaningful civilian careers, today announced a strategic alliance with Teach Us, a fully online teacher certification and test-preparation provider, to create accelerated pathways into the teaching profession for the military community.

Schools across the country continue to face a critical teacher shortage, particularly in fast-growing states such as Texas and Arizona. At the same time, thousands of service members leave the military each year — along with their spouses — in search of portable, purpose-driven careers that put their leadership, discipline, and commitment to service to work in their communities.

This alliance connects those two needs. By pairing Semper Forward’s military talent network with Teach Us’ affordable, flexible certification programs, the partnership aims to move qualified veterans and military spouses from transition to the classroom faster, while giving districts a dependable and well-prepared pipeline of motivated, mission-driven educators.

Through the partnership, Semper Forward will connect transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with Teach Us’ accredited online certification pathways, which offer personalized support needed to prepare for a successful transition into the field of education. Participants receive support throughout every stage of their program into teaching. Teach Us guides candidates through the enrollment process, state-specific certification requirements, and the transition into the classroom. Participants also benefit from quality test preparation, personalized advising, cohort-based learning, and ongoing mentorship — all designed to help new teachers build confidence, succeed in the classroom, and remain in the profession. Certification pathways are currently available in Texas and Arizona, with additional states planned as the partnership grows.

“The men and women who serve our country bring exactly what today’s classrooms need — leadership, discipline, and a deep sense of purpose. Partnering with Teach Us gives veterans and military spouses a clear, affordable path to the front of the classroom, turning their service into a meaningful second career while giving students role models who lead by example.” — Brad Bentley, President, Fastport

“Earning certification is only the beginning. Through our partnership with Semper Forward, Teach Us will provide transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with the personalized guidance, flexibility, and ongoing support they need to enter the classroom with confidence. Together, we are preparing talented educators to build lasting careers and make a meaningful difference in the schools and communities they serve.” — Brandon J. Jouganatos, Ed.D., Managing Director, Teach Us

What the partnership offers military-connected candidates:

• Accredited, fully online, self-paced coursework with 35+ teacher certification pathways and over 45 test-prep courses accessible anytime, anywhere
• Certification exam preparation included at no additional cost
• Cohort-based learning and ongoing mentorship built to improve new-teacher retention
• Evidence-based, practice-driven training aligned to district hiring needs

About Teach Us

Founded to address the national teacher shortage, Teach Us delivers one of the highest-value teacher certification pathways in the country, with all services and supports embedded in the program at no additional cost, from coursework and test preparation to professional development and personalized, high-touch coaching from enrollment through the classroom. Serving candidates across Texas and Arizona, Teach Us combines evidence-based instruction with real human support at every step, helping educators enter, grow, and stay in the classroom. Learn more at www.teachus.com.