The Career and Technical Education's Business Management and Finance team is proud to announce and invite your students to participate in the first annual cohort for the PGCPS Accelerated Career Awareness Program (ACAP) hosted by the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business. The is a FREE groundbreaking residential (overnight) program hosted by the UMD Robert H. Smith School of Business in College Park, MD.

NABA Inc.’s Accounting Career Awareness Program and Accelerated Career Awareness Program empower high school students with year-round opportunities to explore career pathways in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, and related business fields. Through immersive experiences, mentorship, and ongoing programming, ACAP equips students with the tools to excel in their academic and professional journeys.

Below you will find a flyer that has more information and a link to the application for this FREE groundbreaking residential (overnight) program hosted by the UMD Robert H. Smith School of Business. The only commitment is for parents to provide transportation to and from UMD at the opening and closing of the program. Be sure to select College Park, MD as your program of choice; the program will run from Sunday, July 27th through Friday, August 1st.

ACAP - College Park, MD Application 
Application Window closes on May 2, 2025

For more information about the Accelerated Career Awareness Program, please contact Robert S. Stradford, Instructional Supervisor (PGCPS-CTE).