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MoCo CAP Industry Collaboration
The Montgomery County Career Advising Program (MoCo CAP) is an innovative new collaborative effort headed by WorkSource Montgomery, along with partners Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Montgomery College, and the Universities at Shady Grove. The goal is to address one of the requirements from the College and Career Readiness pillar laid out by the state's Blueprint for Maryland's Future legislation.
This multi-phase program will ultimately work with the nearly 90,000 MCPS students in grades 6 through 12 to equip them to meet the required standards. They will explore their skills, interests, and values in order to pursue a more intentional life after graduation.
To achieve these goals, MoCo CAP Career Coaches are placed in every MCPS middle, high, and special school throughout the county. Working closely with MCPS educators' ongoing efforts in the classroom, these Career Coaches aid students with personalized career advising as they learn to advocate for themselves and explore diverse areas of interest. Coaches also help students navigate post-graduate options, including attending a 2- to 4-year traditional college or vocational school, beginning an apprenticeship, pursuing military service, or other career pathways.
Want to be a MoCo CAP Industry Champion?
MoCo CAP Industry Champions are local professionals who take the time to share their experience, speak with students about their role, personal career path, and industry, provide work opportunities, or even come into the classroom for Meet A Pro discussions – check out our entire resource library here – among other activities. Interested in becoming a MoCo CAP Industry Champion? Contact us at mococapindustry@worksourcemontgomery.com.