Capital College & Career Academy

Name

Capital College & Career Academy

Legal name

Capital College & Career Academy

Website

https://capcca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Charter High School Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Mentorship & Coaching (Career, Academic, Industry-Specific) (EDAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Public charter school
• Career technical education
• Construction trades training
• Dual enrollment programs
• High school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-pupil State Funding: As a public charter school, CCCA receives per-pupil funding from the state of California based on average daily attendance
2. Donations and Community Support: Accepts donations through Donorbox platform for capital campaigns and operational support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Capital College & Career Academy is a free public charter high school in Sacramento, California that combines hands-on learning in every class with college courses and paid internships. The school offers dual enrollment with California State University Sacramento (Sac State) and American River College (ARC), allowing students to earn college credits such as HCD 310 College Success and DESGN 300 while in high school. The program features construction trades and career technical education (CTE) pathways, a 250-unit graduation requirement exceeding UC A-G standards, and partnerships with construction industry companies and trade unions providing paid internships and apprenticeship connections.

Product overview

Capital College & Career Academy operates as a single unified high school program rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The school's core offering is a free public charter high school that combines hands-on learning in every class with college courses and paid internships. The program includes dual enrollment opportunities with Sacramento State (Sac State) and American River College (ARC), CTE/building trades pathways, and CIF sports. Students progress through a defined course sequence from 9th through 12th grade, with specific pathways in math (Applied Construction Math 1-3, Precalculus, Statistics) and career-focused curriculum including Construction Technology, Introductory to Craft Skills, and internships. The school also provides college credit-bearing courses (DESGN 300 at ARC, HCD 310 College Success).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Capital College & Career Academy High School Program A free public charter high school program in Sacramento for students in grades 9-12 that combines hands-on learning in every class with college courses and paid internships, preparing students for both college and career paths. The program features 250+ required graduation units exceeding UC A-G standards, including 4 years English, 4 years Math, 3 years Science, 2 years World Language, 2 years Building Trades, and 1 year Performing/Fine Arts.
• Dual Enrollment College Credit Program A dual enrollment program offering students the ability to take college-credit courses (including HCD 310 College Success and DESGN 300) directly on the California State University Sacramento campus and at American River College, while still enrolled in high school — the only such arrangement available to a high school in Sacramento.
• Construction Trades CTE Pathway A career technical education pathway featuring the proprietary three-level Applied Construction Math curriculum (Applied Construction Math 1, 2, 3), Construction Technology courses, Introductory to Craft Skills, and paid internships with construction industry partners — preparing students for careers in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other building trades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students earn college credits (HCD 310 College Success - 3 units, DESGN 300 - 3 units) while in high school at no additional cost
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (SRBX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRBX is a membership-driven association with 1,000+ members across the seven county Sacramento Region focused on helping construction companies grow. Roxana Cheah serves as Director of Member Services. SRBX provides industry connections, internship opportunities, and community support for CCCA students.
• Roebbelen Contracting Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoebbelen Contracting is a major construction company serving as a key industry partner. CEO Ken Wenham serves on CCCA's Board of Directors. Provides hands-on learning opportunities, internship placements, and industry expertise.
• McCarthy Building CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest general contractors in the country. Senior Vice President Ian McQuoid serves on CCCA's Board of Directors. McCarthy has led nationwide initiatives focused on getting underrepresented groups into construction and provides internship opportunities.
• NorCal Carpenters UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorCal Carpenters Union serves the Sacramento region advocating for construction workers. Senior Field Representative Neildon Jncharles serves on CCCA's Board of Directors. Brings hands-on experience vital for fostering student success.
• The Boldt CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor construction company with operations performing over $1 billion of work annually. HR Business Partner Sheri Graciano served on the Board. Provides industry expertise and workforce development connections.
• Turner ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest construction management firms in the country. Timothy Blood served as Regional Pre Construction Manager on CCCA's Board of Directors. Provides construction industry connections and career pathways.
• California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCCA is the only high school in Sacramento where students can take dual enrollment classes directly on Sacramento State campus. Associate Dean Ben Fell of College of Continuing Education serves on CCCA's Board of Directors. Students can earn college credits (HCD 310, DESGN 300) while in high school.
• American River College (ARC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partner offering dual enrollment courses. 10th grade students take DESGN 300 (3 units) at ARC as part of the college-accelerated pathway.
• Carpenters UnionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides trade skills instruction, apprenticeship pathways, and career connections for students interested in carpentry careers.
• Plumbers & Pipefitters U.A. Local 447majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade union providing apprenticeship information and career pathways in plumbing and pipefitting trades. Todd Schiavo served on CCCA's Board of Directors.
• SMUDmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSacramento Municipal Utility District. Community Education Manager Jacobe Caditz serves on CCCA's Board of Directors. SMUD operates the Community Education and Technology Center promoting sustainable practices.
• TeichertmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company with diversity workforce development initiatives. Diversity Workforce Development Manager Mark Adams serves on CCCA's Board of Directors. Partner through Teichert Foundation for community support.
• Bjork Construction Co.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen-owned general contracting and carpentry subcontractor firm founded in 1988. President/Owner Jean Bjork serves on CCCA's Board of Directors. WBENC certified company providing construction industry mentorship.
• CaltransmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia Department of Transportation. Deputy Division Chief Jeremy Peterson-Self serves on CCCA's Board of Directors. Provides career pathways in heavy civil engineering and construction.
• Western Steel CouncilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction industry association providing steel and metal trades career connections. Greg McClelland served on CCCA's Board of Directors.
• Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with SRBX to provide industry education connections. Jordan Blair served on CCCA's Board representing CIEF which supports career technical education in construction.
• Five Star BankminorOthersCommunity bank providing financial services and support to the Sacramento region construction industry and community organizations.
• Charge (EPC)minorOthersEnergy and sustainability company providing connections to green building and sustainable construction career pathways.
• Forensic Analytical Consulting Services (FACS)minorOthersAnalytical consulting firm providing industry connections and potential career pathways in construction-related professional services.
• Nevell GroupminorOthersConstruction and development company providing industry expertise and potential internship or career connections for students.
• Royal ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectrical services company providing career pathway connections for students interested in electrical trades.
• WCOE (Women Contractors of Excellence)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting women in construction. Partner promoting diversity and inclusion in the construction workforce pipeline.
• Strive Community HealthmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMental health services provider with 25+ years of experience supporting adolescents and families. Offers individual and group therapy services on CCCA campus. Contact: (916) 538-7719 or strivesac.org.
• Volunteers of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization serving at-risk youth. Board member James Moore works as outreach coordinator for Volunteers of America bringing community support experience.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School): National network of grades 9-14 schools combining high school, college coursework, and CTE pathways with industry partnerships — the closest direct analog to CCCA's dual-enrollment-plus-CTE-plus-industry model.
• High Tech High: San Diego-area public charter high school network combining hands-on project-based learning with college preparation; shares CCCA's charter + hands-on + college-credit differentiation strategy.
• Natomas Charter School: Sacramento-area public charter where CCCA's founder Kevin Dobson served as Principal and developed dual enrollment programs; directly comparable in geography, grade levels served, and charter structure.

Broad incumbents

• Aspire Public Schools: California-based nonprofit charter network operating K-12 schools with college-prep focus and some CTE pathways; comparable as a California charter operator but significantly larger and without CCCA's construction-trade specialization.
• Summit Public Schools: California-based charter network with personalized learning and college-credit / dual-enrollment partnerships; shares the charter + college-credit model but lacks CCCA's construction CTE specialization.
• KIPP Public Schools: Large national charter school network with multiple California campuses, college-prep curriculum, and industry/career exposure; comparable as a charter operator at scale but more general-academic rather than trades-focused.

Emerging players

• National Academy Foundation (NAF): National nonprofit supporting academy-themed CTE high schools (healthcare, finance, hospitality, IT, engineering) with industry advisory boards and work-based learning; closest thematic parallel to CCCA's industry-anchored CTE model.
• Build.org (formerly ACE Mentor Program): National nonprofit connecting high school students to design and construction industry mentors, internships, and scholarships; directly comparable to CCCA's construction-industry pathway mission and partnership model.

Others

• Project Lead the Way (PLTW): National nonprofit providing STEM and biomedical CTE curricula and teacher training to K-12 schools; comparable as an enabling CTE curriculum provider that could complement or substitute for CCCA's proprietary curriculum.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): Industry association promoting design-build construction delivery and workforce development; comparable as an industry-side stakeholder serving the same construction-talent pipeline that CCCA's graduates feed.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sacramentoccca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@capitalcollegecareeracademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/SacramentoCCCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capital-college-career-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacramentoccca
• TikToktiktok.com/@sacramentoccca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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