Changing the face of business
Did you know that ethnic minorities such as African Americans, Hispanic, Southeast Asians and Native Americans, represent only five percent of the total number of Certified Public Accountants in the United States? In addition, college enrollment among ethnic minorities is declining. Yet, the demand for a technically trained, culturally diverse and knowledgeable workforce is increasing.
The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) was created to provide minority high school
students with early exposure to career opportunities within the business and accounting professions. The primary objective of ACAP is to increase the number of minority students pursuing careers in accounting and related business areas.
ACAP is a program of the National Association of Black Accountants’ Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants.
The primary objective of ACAP is to increase the number of high school students from under-represented ethnic groups that attend college and major in accounting or business concentrations. Through ACAP’s efforts, students receive educational enrichment experiences and practical help needed for college preparation and a career in accounting or business.
What is Acap wichita?
ACAP-Wichita was created to increase the understanding of accounting and business career opportunities among high school minority youths in Metro-Wichita public and private school systems. Since a particularly small percentage of African Americans, Hispanic and Native Americans are currently pursuing those career paths, the program emphasizes recruiting students from these and other minority backgrounds. Students are selected based on a variety of factors, including high school counselor recommendations and student applications.
ACAP-Wichita is a summer residency program giving students the opportunity to reside in college dorms at Wichita State University for five days and four nights and attend classes on accounting and college preparation. Classroom topics are enhanced through team building activities, professional office tours, field trips, as well as other activities.
What are some other benefits to being an aCap Student?
ACAP-Wichita offers many benefits for participating students. 
During the program students are mentored by business leaders and professionals as well as college professors from around the Wichita area. Students are also taught important life skills like resume writing, etiquette, interview skills, and how to fill out a college application. Thanks to ACAP’s corporate partners ACAP also offers thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to participating students.
The metoring that takes place during the ACAP summer program does not end when the program does. NABA members as well as other mentors continue to guide ACAP alumni by helping them with college applications, obtain other non ACAP scholarships, ACT prep, and many other college preporitory activities. ACAP alumni also have events throughout the year to continue networking
