Our Program

A two-year, full-time leadership commitment in Armenia’s public education system - placing exceptional people where the country needs them most.

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Tech4Armenia

Specialized Track

Tech4Armenia

A Specialized Track within the National Service Program

Tech4Armenia (T4A) is a specialized sub-track within the Teach For Armenia National Service Program, created in response to an urgent national challenge: the growing shortage of strong STEM teachers in Armenia’s public schools.

As Armenia’s economy and security increasingly depend on technical capacity, too many students - especially outside Yerevan - lack consistent access to high-quality instruction in math, science, and technology. The result is predictable: widened inequality, lost talent, and communities falling further behind.

Tech4Armenia was developed to begin solving this crisis now - by recruiting and training high-potential participants with STEM backgrounds to serve where the need is greatest, and to raise the standard for STEM learning in public education.

Who the Tech4Armenia Track Is For

The Tech4Armenia track is designed for National Service participants with backgrounds or strengths in:

Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology

Computer science, engineering, data, or analytics

Technology and systems thinking

STEM education or related fields

Like all Teach For Armenia participants, Tech4Armenia Fellows commit to two years of full-time national service. What distinguishes this track is the focus: strengthening STEM teaching and learning as a national priority.

The 1+1 Format

Tech4Armenia Teacher-Leaders serve in public schools - often in under-resourced, rural, or border communities - where strong STEM teachers are hardest to find. The track is built on a 1+1 format: participants commit to one year of full-time teaching in an underserved public school, with the option to extend for a second year.

Uniquely, Tech4Armenia Teacher-Leaders remain employed by their tech company and continue receiving their current salary, making it possible for top technical talent to serve without stepping away from their long-term career trajectory.

What They Do

Depending on placement and community needs, Tech4Armenia Teacher-Leaders may:

Teach STEM subjects full-time and raise academic expectations
Build student confidence and ambition in STEM pathways
Launch STEM clubs, labs, and project-based learning experiences
Support schools in integrating practical technology and digital tools
Strengthen school-wide capacity for STEM instruction beyond a single classroom

The goal is not only improved grades or test scores. The goal is expanded opportunity so students across Armenia can access futures in science, technology, and innovation without leaving their communities behind.

Training & Support

Tech4Armenia Teacher-Leaders receive the same leadership training, coaching, and accountability as all Teach For Armenia Teacher-Leaders, alongside additional support tailored to STEM instruction, because excellence in STEM requires both strong content knowledge and strong pedagogy.

Technology is not the mission. Opportunity is.

STEM is one of the most urgent pathways to protect it.

Why Tech4Armenia Matters

A shortage of STEM teachers is not just an education issue—it’s a national capacity issue. Tech4Armenia helps address that gap by developing leaders who can:

Teach rigorous STEM content effectively
Inspire students to pursue ambitious pathways
Lead under real constraints
Strengthen systems and communities through education

By embedding STEM talent inside a national service model, Tech4Armenia ensures this work is not episodic—it is disciplined, accountable, and built to last.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Take the first step toward becoming a teacher-leader who transforms communities.

Apply for Tech4Armenia

Your Journey

From application to fellowship - a structured path to impact.

Step 1

Online Application

Submit your application form with background information and short response questions.

Step 2

Interviews & Assessment

Selected applicants participate in evaluations focused on leadership, problem-solving, and values alignment.

Step 3

Final Selection

Admitted candidates receive placement preparation, training timelines, and relocation guidance.

Step 4

Pre-Service Training

Five weeks of intensive foundational training — instructional practice, classroom leadership, and educational equity.

Step 5

Leadership Academy

High-intensity summer academy with practice teaching, global best practices, and leadership formation.

Step 6

Two-Year Placement

Full-time teaching in a high-need public school with ongoing coaching, observation, and professional development.

Step 7

Alumni Network

Join 550+ Alumni-Ambassadors leading across education, government, entrepreneurship, and civil society.

30,000+

Students reached every year

550+

Alumni leaders

10

Regions served

70%

Alumni in education or public service

Backgrounds differ. Commitment does not.

Voices from the Field

Teaching in a village school changed everything I thought I knew about leadership. Real leadership isn’t about authority — it’s about showing up every day for people who count on you.

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Teacher-Leader, Cohort XII

Cohort XII Teacher-Leader

The two-year commitment felt daunting at first. Now, five years later, I can say it was the most formative experience of my life. Every decision I make is informed by those classrooms.

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Alumni-Ambassador

Alumni-Ambassador, Education Policy

Teaching in a village school changed everything I thought I knew about leadership. Real leadership isn’t about authority — it’s about showing up every day for people who count on you.

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Teacher-Leader, Cohort XII

Cohort XII Teacher-Leader