NAPCA Divisions
Explore Our Divisions
7 Different Divisions. One Mission, Purpose and Vision.
Research Institute for
College & Career Readiness
The Research Institute for College & Career Readiness advances innovative, scalable solutions to improve postsecondary outcomes for all students – especially among underserved populations and to enhance the performance of K-12 schools and districts with respect to preparing all students to be college and career ready.
NAPCA Summer Academy
(For Elementary, Middle, High School & College Students)
Explore Your Future College and Career Path. Develop the Knowledge, Confidence, and Leadership Skills Required to Achieve Your Educational and Career Goals.
NAPCA Weekend Academy
(For Elementary and Middle School Students)
Explore our academic enrichment, college preparation, and career exploration programs to help you define your life’s purpose, explore your future college and career path, and become better prepared to enroll and complete some form of postsecondary education, specifically to be prepared to enter high skilled careers or trades.
Program Dates:
Programs offered every Saturday throughout the year.
For specific program start and end dates.
NAPCA Peer College Advisor Certification & High School Chapter Program
Certified Peer College Advisors (CPCAs) are high school and college student leaders who are recruited and trained to assist professional school counselors and college counselors. High School and College CPCAs co-lead a college-going team of 20 high school students from all grade levels.
CPCAs guide each member on their team through the process of developing their 10-year personal strategic plan of action (education & career plan) to guide their efforts to accomplish their education and career goals. Additionally, CPCAs will work with each student to ensure they are competitive applicants for admission to their top choice and best-fit postsecondary educational institutions.
Get Trained to Become A Certified Peer College Advisor!
Help Your Peers Navigate the Path to College.
NAPCA Parent College Advisor Certification Program
Parents train to become Certified Parent College Advisors (Parent CPCAs) to learn how to navigate through the college application process. Parent CPCAs apply their knowledge gained from training to help their children successfully navigate the college admissions and financial aid process. Additionally, parent CPCAs partner with high schools and counselors to provide support to students and parents school-wide through facilitating bi-weekly or monthly college knowledge workshops that will help other parents learn how to navigate through the college application process, secure financial aid and scholarships, and enroll into a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or career and technical training certificate or licensure program, specifically to be prepared to enter high skilled careers or trades.
Get Trained to Become A Certified Parent College Advisor!
Help Your Child/Grandchild Navigate the Path to College.
NAPCA Professional College & Career Advising Certification Program
NAPCA’s Professional College & Career Advising certification program provides aspiring, new, and experienced college and career advising professionals with in-depth knowledge, technical skills, and the resources necessary to help students transition from high school to college or from college to a professional career.
Pure Serenity Fundraising Program
A Social Enterprise of NAPCA Foundation
Pure Serenity is a social enterprise of the NAPCA Foundation, which was created as a fundraising initiative to support programs and services of the NAPCA Foundation. Pure Serenity products consist of 100% Hand-Poured Soy Candles and eco-friendly lotion bars, whipped body butter, lip balm, and deodorant.
NAPCA Difference: “The NAPCA Family Commitment”
- After students complete one of our college and career exploration summer programs, students will be invited to remain in the NAPCA family through participating in our year-round college and career readiness counseling program.
- Students will be assigned to a NAPCA college and career readiness counselor, who will provide academic support and college and career advising services during elementary, middle, high school, and college at no cost.
- After our students graduate from college, students will continue to receive academic and career advising services at no cost until they have reached their future career goals.