What Community College Preparatory Academy does

Community College Preparatory Academy (CC Prep) is a nonprofit public charter school founded in 2013 in Washington, DC, serving adult learners aged 18 and older who lack a high school diploma or seek career pathway advancement. The school operates a blended learning model combining online/cloud-based instruction with in-person classes at its main campus at 1801 U Street SE, supplemented by administrative offices at 3217 Martin Luther King Avenue SE. The organization targets underserved East of River DC communities, where 37% of residents are functionally illiterate, providing flexible scheduling (morning, afternoon, evening, hybrid/online) to accommodate working adults.

CC Prep delivers five distinct career pathways: General Education Development (GED), Administrative & Office Management (Microsoft Office Specialist certifications), Construction/HVAC-R, Healthcare/EMT, and Information Technology, Data & AI (CompTIA and Google Data Analytics certifications). The school bundles academic instruction with comprehensive student services including career coaching, resume support, job readiness training, and wellness resources. It operates under authorization from the DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB), is FERPA compliant, and is led by CEO Gerald Konohia with a Board of Trustees chaired by Monica T. Ray.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-pupil funding from the DC government, making tuition free for DC residents; non-DC residents may attend for a fee. The school markets through community outreach, required information sessions, and social media channels. No external venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement has been disclosed.

Name

Community College Preparatory Academy

Legal name

Community College Preparatory Academy

Website

https://ccprep-academy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community College Preparatory Academy is a DC nonprofit public charter school founded in 2013 that delivers blended GED preparation and five career certification pathways (Admin, HVAC-R, EMT, IT/Data & AI) to underserved adult learners in Washington, DC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB), Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Adult education services
• GED preparation programs
• Workforce skills training
• Career certification pathways
• Charter school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Funding: As a DC public charter school, CC Prep receives per-pupil funding from DC government for enrolled DC resident students. The school is tuition-free for DC residents. Non-DC residents may attend for a fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Community College Preparatory Academy is a DC public charter school that delivers adult secondary education and career training to DC residents aged 18 and older. The school offers five structured pathways — GED preparation, Administrative & Office Management, Healthcare (EMT), Construction (HVAC-R), and Information Technology/Data & AI — combining classroom instruction with online/blended learning to enable adult learners to earn a high school equivalency credential and industry-recognized certifications.

Product overview

Community College Preparatory Academy is an educational institution offering five distinct career pathways for adult learners in Washington, DC: (1) General Education Development (GED) for high school equivalency, (2) Administrative & Office Management leading to Microsoft Office Specialist certifications, (3) Healthcare pathway for Emergency Medical Technician credentials, (4) Construction pathway for HVAC-R certifications, and (5) Information Technology, Data & AI pathway with CompTIA and Google certifications. The academy provides these pathways as structured educational programs with integrated student support services including career coaching and wellness resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Education Development (GED) Pathway An educational pathway supporting adult learners in building foundational academic skills to earn a high school equivalency credential through three course levels (Mastering, Developmental, and GED Ready), covering literacy, mathematics, communication, technology, and financial literacy. Designed for DC residents aged 18+ without a high school diploma.
• Administrative & Office Management Pathway A career pathway preparing students for modern workplace roles through Microsoft Office Specialist certifications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), developing administrative, communication, and technology skills for office functions. Designed for adult learners seeking career advancement or transition into administrative roles.
• Healthcare Pathway (EMT) An educational pathway focused on Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training, preparing students for healthcare careers through clinical skills, professionalism, and certification exams (EMR and EMT credentials), aligned with Washington, DC workforce needs.
• Construction Pathway (HVAC-R) A skilled trades pathway in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) through hands-on training, preparing students for industry certifications including Universal HVAC 608, 609, NCCER, and HVAC Excellence.
• Information Technology, Data & AI Pathway A technology career pathway preparing students for IT roles (Computer Support Specialists, Help Desk Technicians) through CompTIA certifications (Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+) and the Google Data Analytics certificate, covering hardware, software, networking, security, and data analysis.
• Student Services Comprehensive support services including career coaching, resume support, job readiness training, networking opportunities, and wellness services supporting personal, academic, and career goals for adult learners.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccprepacademy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CCPrep
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCPrepAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccprepacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccprep_academy

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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