Welcome to the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) - Detroit Chapter Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) Home Page!

Are you a high school student or do you know any high school students who are interested in pursuing academic studies in Accounting, Finance or a business related field when they begin college? If so, 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?

ACAP is a trademark program owned by the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. and is currently held in 14 of the major cities across the country. ACAP is a 6-day summer residency program where students reside overnight (under direct supervision) on a college or university campus to attend technical sessions and panel discussions to learn about college majors and careers in accounting and finance. ACAP was formed after NABA recognized that there was a low percentage of African Americans pursuing college degrees in Accounting and working in the profession. NABA realized there was a need for a program that could be used to increase awareness of the profession.

NABA Detroit - ACAP program began in 2001 and has been held on University of Detroit Mercy (2001-2003), Oakland University (2004-2005) and Wayne State University (2006) campuses. ACAP is a selective program and students must meet certain requirements to be eligible to apply for the program. Students who are selected to attend ACAP will receive notification from the ACAP Selection Committee

Click here to download an ACAP Brochure. Send an e-mail to Kelli Henderson if you are interested in having the ACAP Committee visit your high school to do an ACAP presentation.

 

Benefits of ACAP

There are educational and personal benefits to attending ACAP. Some of the benefits include:

 

ACAP Alumni Association

After spending one week on a college campus building relationships with professionals and even new friends, you are probably wondering, "What happens after I attend ACAP?" Due to the overwhelming participation of students attending ACAP, the Chapter has decided to create a networking group that would allow former ACAP students to continue those relationships they developed during the program. The ACAP Alumni Committee maintains a database of all students who attended prior year programs.

Click here to see photos of the Detroit Chapter ACAP Class of 2006.

All ACAP students who have successfully completed the program will be eligible to join the alumni association free of charge! Please send an e-mail to Chris Leslie, ACAP Alumni Program Director if you are interested in receiving information about being involved in the ACAP Alumni Association.

 

Who is Eligible to Attend ACAP and How Do I Apply?

All high school students (currently enrolled in grades 9-12) interested in pursuing studies in Accounting in college and meet the application requirements are eligible to apply. Applications are reviewed by the ACAP Review Committee and students will be selected to attend the program based on specific criteria. Click on the icon below to download the current year ACAP Student Application.

 

NABA, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization. Click below if you would like to make a charitable donation to ACAP - Detroit Chapter.