ACAP®
Are you a high school student or do you know any high school students who are interested in pursuing academic studies in following career areas when they begin college---accounting, finance, management, technology, or other business-related fields including entrepreneurship? If so, the Greater Louisville NABA Chapter sponsored Accelerated Career Awareness Program (ACAP®) is just the right program to help you make that career decision! We invite you to read further to learn more about ACAP® and how you can apply to participate in the program.
WHAT IS ACAP®?
The Accelerated Career Awareness Program (ACAP®), initiated by NABA, Inc., aims to cultivate future Black business leaders by targeting underrepresented high school students (freshmen to seniors). The program encourages these students to pursue majors in accounting, finance, technology, and other business-related fields, including entrepreneurship. ACAP includes a one-week residency at a college or university and offers year-round programming.
During the summer residency, students engage in rigorous classes, college-level content, and networking opportunities with prominent business leaders who provide tips for success and discuss career paths. The program focuses on financial literacy, interpersonal skills, and exposure to business careers through tours of certified public accounting firms and private sector companies. Students also learn the value of collaboration and teamwork through group projects or case studies.
ACAP concludes with a recognition luncheon for students, parents, speakers, and corporate partners. The program's unique pipeline from high school to college helps students understand college expectations and experience dorm life. Through mentoring, students focus on academic excellence and continued exploration of career pathway opportunities to prepare for college success. The fully supervised program covers all expenses, including room and board, books, materials, tools, and a NABA, Inc. high school membership, and ample networking opportunities.
Since its inception in 1980, ACAP has been a pivotal influence in the academic and career development of thousands of high school students, encouraging them to pursue higher education and develop their career paths to achieve their full potential.
Requirements to apply for ACAP ®:
• 2.0 GPA for freshman & sophomores
• 2.5 GPA for juniors & seniors
• Interview
PROGRAM FLYER AND BROCHURE
Download the 2025 ACAP® promotional flyer by clicking the following link: ACAP_2025_Flyer_Greater_Louisville_Chapter.pdf
PROGRAM DATES AND LOCATION
The NABA Greater Louisville ACAP® program will be held July 13 – 19, 2025 on the University of Louisville campus.
STUDENT APPLICATION LINK AND DEADLINE
The link to the 2025 online student application is as follows: 2025 ACAP Application Portal
The deadline for the submission of student applications is May 2, 2025.
Applicants should show an interest in pursuing studies in the academic areas which are the central focus of the ACAP® program---accounting, finance, technology, and/or other business-related fields including entrepreneurship. A student can be undecided about his/her career choices but should demonstrated a desire to want to learn more about the noted career areas.
Email acapky@gmail.com if you have questions or interested in having the ACAP® Committee visit your high school to do an ACAP® presentation.
CHAPTER ACAP® CONTACT PERSON
Ja'Kim Keene is the Greater Louisville NABA Chapter contact person for the 2025 ACAP® program. She can be reached at (502) 509-2724. The contact email address is: acapky@gmail.com
NABA GREATER LOUISVILLE PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER
The Greater Louisville NABA Chapter has shown its dedication to bridging opportunity gaps for underrepresented students through specifically designed programming initiatives aimed at students in the high school through college graduation levels to provide leadership and technical training, as well as networking and career opportunities. We do so to increase the exposure for underrepresented students to promising accounting, finance, and other business-related career options.
WHAT ARE THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF NABA®?
- COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Helps institutions with recruitment, diversification, and community involvement.
- ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, IT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND OTHER BUSINESS-RELATED PROFESSIONS
Informs students about the vast opportunities available to them in the program’s central focus career areas.
Provides a talented and diverse pool for the workforce.
Supporting ACAP®, helps to increase the number of programs for underrepresented students to enable the exploration of the central focus career areas noted above. To meet the global changes of the 21st century, ACAP® is working to change the face of business and its supportive workforce.
NABA is committed to developing and increasing the number of future Black Business Leaders through its various initiatives and is effectively positioned to create a more just and equitable global workforce. Nevertheless, NABA programs and membership are open to individuals of all races and backgrounds. There is no racial requirement for ACAP applicants. The requirements to apply for ACAP are to be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in high school (during the 2024-2025 school year) and meet the 2.0 GPA minimum for freshman and sophomores and 2.5 GPA minimum for juniors and seniors. We encourage all eligible students to apply for the Greater Louisville ACAP Program.