what is a sponsorship program?
Capital IDEA is the opportunity of a lifetime. Capital IDEA is an Academic Sponsorship program for low income adults wanting to get into a great career but unable to pay for the necessary training. Capital IDEA works with local employers to identify fast growing careers that pay a living wage and offer opportunity for growth. Once we identify the training and education level needed for these living wage careers, these careers are then added to our Sponsored Careers List.
Low income adults in Central Texas, meeting our qualifications, and wanting to get into any of Capital IDEA's Sponsored Careers, can apply to become a Capital IDEA sponsored participant. For participants, sponsorship means that Capital IDEA will identify the training steps needed for that individual to get into his or her specific career (this includes college level English as a second language, college preparation, and prerequisite courses.) Capital IDEA will pay the full cost for the participant's education from their first step to final step - graduation. This includes the cost for tuition, academic fees, and books. Additionally Capital IDEA offers placement assistance, emergency assistance, and for participants with children, Capital IDEA also assists with childcare expenses. Learn more about childcare assistance.
Welcome to your future... In the entire U.S., there are only a handful of programs like Capital IDEA. If you're lucky enough to be living here in Central Texas, you need to take advantage of this opportunity to improve your way of life, to realize your dreams, and to achieve your goals. Think of the difference having a skill set and a lucrative career could make for you and your family. We encourage you to keep reading:
- Find out if you meet our basic qualifications:
Participant Qualifications - Learn about the careers we sponsor and decide if one is a match for you:
Sponsored Careers - The application process can take a semester or more. Read over our lengthy application process and decide if you're up for the challenge:
Application Process - Orientations are the first step in the application process. They are only held three times a year. Make sure you don't miss them:
Orientation Schedule
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