Youth Career Pathways: 2025 - 2026

Level Up with Youthful Impact @KIPP Capital Region Public Charter Schools

Unlock your future with KIPP Capital Region Public Charter Schools, the top-performing, tuition-free public charter network serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Albany and Troy, New York. Together with families and communities, KIPP Capital Region creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare each student with the skills, confidence, and character to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

If you’re bored in school, undecided, want more challenge, or navigating barriers (justice involvement, parenting, disability/OPWDD, recovery, housing), you’re welcome here.

Early access: Complete the sign-up form to start your first Google Career Certificate.

Watch the overview or click through the slides to see how the program works in under 10 minutes

5 Minute Video Overview
Interactive Lessons 28 slides

What You’ll Get

  • ✅ One skill track this Fall (finish by Feb, 2026)
  • ✅ Weekly coaching + peer support
  • ✅ Paid work experience (where eligible)
  • ✅Credentials that strengthen your resume
  • ✅ Auto-admission to an online Bachelor’s in IT or Business

Skills Tracks

🎨 Digital & Creative

  • Social Media & Digital Storyteller
  • Creative Experience Designer (UX/UI)

⚙️ Tech & Problem Solving

  • Tech Problem Solver
  • Code Creator (Python)
  • AI Explorer

📊 Business & Security

  • Team Organizer & Project Leader
  • Data Detective
  • Cyber Guardian (Cybersecurity)

Who Can Join?

We welcome all young people ages 14–24, including if you are:

  • In school or out of school
  • Undecided or seeking more challenge
  • Facing barriers such as justice involvement, parenting, disability (incl. OPWDD), recovery/mental health, or housing instability

How It Works (3 steps)

  1. Apply: Complete the short Google Form so we can set up your dashboard and activate your scholarship.
  2. Qualify: Watch slide 1.16 in the interactive lesson above and submit the WIOA application to receive the stipend and support resources.
  3. Start: Begin your skill track, schedule your first coaching session, and get matched to projects or work experience.