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 Dec, 2025)
  • ✅ 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

Snackable proof note: “If you have an OPWDD eligibility letter, that alone can document disability status.”

How It Works (3 steps)

  1. Apply fill out the short form 
  2. Confirm — we’ll help with any paperwork and next steps
  3. Start — begin your skill track, join coaching, and get matched to projects/work experience