Academies, Institutes & Program Models

Proven program models, ready to customize and deploy.

Agencies, institutions, and employers contract Captivate to implement these programs — adapted to their populations, settings, and goals.

How participants enroll

Captivate programs are delivered through memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with partner organizations. Participants enroll through a Captivate program coordinator, not directly through this website. Organizations interested in bringing a program to their community can start a partnership conversation below.

A CARE DC navigator speaking with a caregiver and her motherDementia caregiver support
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CARE DC

Dementia Caregiver Support Program

CARE DC is a dementia caregiver support program administered by Captivate Perspectives Corporation. Trained navigators connect family caregivers to education, support groups, and community resources, so that caregivers feel prepared, supported, and able to keep caring for a loved one with dementia.

Who it serves

Family caregivers of people living with dementia in the District of Columbia

Core services

Caregiver navigation, caregiver education, support-group connections, and community-resource referrals

Objectives

Help caregivers feel prepared, supported, and able to keep caring for a loved one with dementia

How to enroll

Through a Captivate program coordinator

Older adults learning to use tablets with an instructorNow with AI foundations
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CyberSenior 3.0

Digital Skills and AI Foundations for Older Adults

A hands-on learning program that helps older adults build the digital skills they need for daily life.

This edition adds AI foundations. Seniors learn what artificial intelligence is, how everyday tools use it, and how to use AI assistants responsibly to find information, communicate, and manage daily tasks. Sessions are patient-paced and supportive, with practice, repetition, and individual help.

Core digital literacy

  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • Computers
  • Navigating the internet
  • Email
  • Video calling

Online safety

  • Protecting personal information
  • Avoiding online scams
  • Safer online habits

AI foundations

  • What AI is
  • How everyday tools use AI
  • Using AI assistants responsibly

Participant outcomes

  • Greater confidence
  • Stronger safety habits
  • A narrower digital divide
Interns collaborating with a mentor at a whiteboardHigh school → college → career
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NextGen Internship

Two Pathways from High School to Career

A career development program that connects young people to meaningful work experience — and gives employers and community partners access to emerging talent.

Pathway 01

High School Pathway

Introduces students to professional environments, builds workplace readiness and communication skills, and helps them explore career options and plan next steps after graduation.

Pathway 02

College & Early Career Pathway

Places college students and recent graduates in more advanced, project-based roles, where they apply their academic learning, strengthen technical and leadership skills, and build a professional network.

Interns in both pathways receive mentorship, supervision, and professional development, and finish with a stronger résumé and portfolio.

All Program Models

Twelve programs, one implementation partner.

A dementia care navigator meeting with a family caregiverFeatured program

CARE DC

Dementia caregiver support for family caregivers in the District of Columbia.

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Older adults learning digital skills on laptops and tabletsFeatured program

CyberSenior 3.0

Digital skills and AI foundations for older adults.

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Young interns collaborating in a professional officeFeatured program

NextGen Internship

High school and college & early career pathways.

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Professionals in an AI learning sessionInstitute

AI Innovation Institute

A scalable AI learning and organizational-transformation platform providing AI literacy, executive education, responsible AI training, workforce development, productivity training, AI policy development, and implementation support.

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Pre-apprentices practicing construction skills with an instructorPre-apprenticeship

BuildForward Construction & Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship

A customizable workforce-development program introducing participants to construction, infrastructure, skilled trades, workplace safety, construction mathematics, career pathways, apprenticeship opportunities, and essential employability skills.

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Students producing digital media in a studioAcademy

Digital Media Innovation Academy

A customizable career exploration, workforce-readiness, and youth-development program introducing digital storytelling, media production, podcasting, communications, personal branding, and digital career pathways.

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Executives in a leadership strategy sessionInstitute

Executive Leadership and Innovation Institute

The Executive Leadership and Innovation Institute equips executives, senior administrators, and organizational decision-makers with the strategic knowledge, leadership competencies, and innovative approaches needed to navigate complex challenges and drive institutional success.

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Through executive education, strategic advisory, leadership development, organizational transformation, and emerging technology integration, the Institute strengthens executive decision-making, operational effectiveness, and organizational resilience. Programs emphasize strategic thinking, change management, artificial intelligence, innovation, governance, and performance improvement, empowering leaders to build high-performing organizations and achieve sustainable results.

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Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy develops confident, capable, and results-driven leaders equipped to succeed across government, business, education, and community organizations.

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Designed for emerging leaders, supervisors, managers, and established professionals, the Academy delivers practical learning experiences in leadership effectiveness, communication, team development, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and organizational performance. Through interactive instruction, applied learning, and professional coaching, participants strengthen their leadership capabilities, expand their influence, and develop the skills necessary to lead teams, manage responsibilities, and advance professionally.

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Corrections Education Academy

The Corrections Education Academy delivers comprehensive education, workforce development, and career-readiness programs designed to expand opportunities for justice-involved individuals and support successful community reintegration.

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The Academy integrates foundational education, digital literacy, occupational training, financial literacy, employability skills, career exploration, and personal development into structured learning experiences tailored to correctional environments. Through accessible instruction, individualized support, and industry-aligned learning pathways, participants develop practical competencies, strengthen their employment prospects, and prepare for productive futures. Programs are designed to accommodate institutional security requirements and limited technology access while emphasizing measurable learning outcomes and pathways to recognized credentials.

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Health science students practicing patient care skillsAcademy

Health Science Innovation Academy

The Health Science Innovation Academy introduces participants to the expanding healthcare and life sciences industries through engaging, career-focused education and workforce development.

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The Academy provides foundational knowledge in healthcare systems, medical terminology, health science, patient care, public health, healthcare technology, professional ethics, and allied health career pathways. Through experiential learning, career exploration, applied instruction, and industry-informed programming, participants develop essential academic, technical, and professional competencies while gaining exposure to diverse healthcare occupations. The Academy supports educational advancement, career readiness, and the development of future healthcare talent aligned with evolving workforce needs.

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Youth Development Academy

The Youth Development Academy empowers young people through comprehensive educational enrichment, leadership development, career exploration, and personal growth opportunities that prepare them for academic achievement, workforce participation, and lifelong success.

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The Academy combines college and career readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, digital skills, communication, civic engagement, leadership, and positive youth development within engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences. Through mentorship, experiential activities, skill-building workshops, and career-connected programming, participants strengthen confidence, critical thinking, decision-making, and professional readiness. The Academy emphasizes opportunity, personal responsibility, and the development of transferable skills that support successful transitions into postsecondary education, employment, and adulthood.

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Building Construction Technology

The Building Construction Technology Program provides industry-informed education and practical workforce preparation for individuals pursuing opportunities in construction, infrastructure, skilled trades, and related technical occupations.

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The program introduces participants to construction fundamentals, workplace safety, tools and equipment, construction mathematics, blueprint interpretation, building materials, project processes, and essential industry practices. Through structured instruction, applied learning, and career exploration, participants develop foundational technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and employability competencies necessary for entry-level opportunities and continued occupational training. The program supports career pathway development, apprenticeship readiness, and progression toward industry-recognized credentials while helping strengthen the pipeline of skilled construction professionals.

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Bring a Program to Your Community

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We adapt each model to your participants, setting, and goals, and formalize the partnership through an MOU.