Community Affiliates

Capitol Technology University collaborates with several community organizations and educational programs at the pre-college level, including:

ACE Mentor Program - The ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. (ACE) helps mentor high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in design and construction. Capitol Tech provides scholarships for ACE students.

Maryland MESA - Maryland MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) prepares K-12 students for academic and professional careers in mathematics, engineering, science, and technology.

First Generation College Bound - Since its start in 1990, First Generation College Bound has held after-school homework clubs at Capitol Technology University to help teens become the first in their family to go to college.

FIRST Robotics Competition - Capitol Technology University annually hosts the Chesapeake Regional remote kickoff for the international robotics contest. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) strives to inspire high school students to be our next generation of scientists, engineers, researchers and technicians.

Project Lead The Way - Project Lead The Way Inc. is a national program forming partnerships among public schools, higher education institutions and the private sector to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and engineering technologists graduating from colleges and universities.

TARC - Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is the world’s largest student rocket contest.  Nearly 5,000 students from across the nation compete each year. Capitol Tech provides scholarships for TARC students.