Online College Access Professional (CAP) Training

Since 2013, AZ GEAR UP has partnered with the AZ College Access Network (AzCAN) to provide counselors’ and college access practitioners’ high-quality on-line training – College Access Professional or “CAP” Training – culminating in certification as college access professionals.

CAP Training includes six modules.  Participants may complete one or more modules. Each module provides:

• 20 Professional Development hours in a six week, on-line course.
• 4 to 6 sessions – each session taking four-to-six hours to complete.
• Arizona-specific content, including Arizona graduation requirements, postsecondary institutions, college planning tools, resources and scholarships.

AZ GEAR UP offers Module 4 – College and Career Advising in the Middle Grades. Participation in this module, offered by AZ GEAR UP, is free to educators in Arizona. This module includes six sessions that address the skills and knowledge required to counsel middle grade students for college and careers. Participants engage in building knowledge and skills in several areas including the creation of a college-going culture, the value and affordability of postsecondary education, career exploration, using data to support student success, academic planning and transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school, and developing academic mindsets and skills. Participants engage in constructive discussions in a learning community with their colleagues during each session, and complete practical, hands-on activities throughout the course. Note: The term “college” is used throughout this course to refer to any postsecondary education or training.  School counselors as well as middle school administrators and teachers are encouraged to participate. See Module 4 Session descriptions here

Visit the Go Alliance website for information on other CAP Modules offered in Arizona.

Middle Grade CAP Completers (2013 to present)