Capital’s Career Advancement Program (CCAP)

Capital’s Career Advancement Program (CCAP) is an innovative educational opportunity developed by CT State Capital (formerly Capital Community College) with Greater Hartford’s insurance and financial services companies. These companies recognize that you, the leaders of tomorrow, are in Capital's classrooms today. This highly effective program provides you with resources and support intended to enhance your degree and give you a competitive advantage in business.

As a CCAP scholar, the benefits you derive may include paid internships, financial support towards your associate degree, mentoring from experienced business professionals, and career exploration opportunities in the field of insurance and financial services. If you’ve dreamed of a challenging and rewarding college experience that integrates academic excellence with practical, experiential learning in a leading-edge corporate environment, then Capital’s Career Advancement Program is what you are looking for.

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What are the Entrance Requirements?

Meet cumulative GPA requirements
Successfully complete at least 15 credits including ENG 1010 and MAT 1010
Be a United States Citizen or permanent legal resident
Pursue a degree that aligns with the internship opportunity being offered
Have at least two semesters remaining at CT State Capital
Intend to graduate with your associate degree within the next three years

What is the Process?

Applicants submit required documents for review
Unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with the application
Selected applicants are interviewed by the business partners
Finalists must meet each company’s employment requirements (background check, drug test, etc.)

What are the Program Benefits?

Meet other highly motivated students
Receive coaching and guidance from business partners and CCAP staff
Participate in a year-round paid internship with CCAP business partners, part-time in semester and full-time during the summer
Attend regularly scheduled professional development workshops and one-on-one coaching that will add value to your internship and prepare you for your career
Build a diverse network of professionals and peers

What is Expected of Me?

Maintain the required cumulative GPA throughout participation in program
Enroll in, and complete, a minimum of nine credits per semester
Meet as scheduled with the CCAP coordinator and business partner supervisors
Participate in all required professional development workshops
Participate in the required internship
Adhere to the internship site’s employee policies and procedures
Receive satisfactory performance evaluations from your internship supervisor
Attend career coaching/networking sessions
Arrange reliable transportation to and from your work location
Graduate with an associate degree from CT State Capital within the next three years
Serve as leadership advocate for the program among peers and potential program candidates

Get Started

Contact John Thomas at john.thomas@ctstate.edu or 860-906-5234 for more information.

Employers interested in this program can learn more here.

Last updated: July 15, 2025 | 10:49 am