CAVALRY DEGREE-BASED APPRENTICESHIP
Preparing Students for High-Demand Careers
Program Summary
Our university degree-based, integrated apprenticeship model combines classroom instruction, industry-recognized credentials, and paid work experience to equip students with practical, career-ready skills. With a focus on Project Management and Accounting, this scalable approach is designed to be implemented across universities nationwide.
Pathway Design
Our goal is to help corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurs develop a talent pipeline of well-trained individuals; help businesses achieve their corporate goals; and help individuals develop or enhance their skill sets to obtain an in-demand career.
Pre-Apprenticeship
Career Exploration and
Career Navigation
Apprenticeship
Career Navigation and Career Progression
Post-Apprenticeship
Career Progression and Economic Mobility & Progression
Career Exploration
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Industry panels, mentor matching, and interest/aptitude assessments
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StrengthsFinder, Working Genius, and career pathway mapping
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Field trips to employer sites, workforce boards, and local businesses to expose students to real workplace environments
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Job shadowing opportunities with local professionals to help students understand day-to-day responsibilities
Career Navigation
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Coaching through Career Services and AmeriCorps Success Coaches
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Individualized Learning and Career Plans (ILCPs)
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Stackable credential roadmaps integrated with academic advising
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Career exploration days and employer shadowing opportunities integrated into first-year and second-year experiences
Career Progression
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Structured 3-phase apprenticeship (campus, community, corporate)
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E-portfolio and project showcase development
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Role progression and leadership opportunities
Economic Mobility and Career Advancement
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Advanced Certification Pathways
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Alumni Workshops and Development Series
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Wage Progression Planning and Coaching
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Employer Advocacy and Partnerships
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Mentorship and Peer Networks
Stackable Credential Pathways
Project Management Track
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PMR (Project Management Ready)
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CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)
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PMP (Project Management Professional) eligibility upon experience accumulation
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AI Proficiency in Project Management Tools (e.g., scheduling automation, reporting dashboards, AI-assisted risk analysis)
Accounting Track
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Microsoft Excel & QuickBooks Certification
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Bookkeeping & Payroll Certification
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Advanced prep for Enrolled Agent (EA), CMA, and CPA exams
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AI Proficiency in Accounting Software and Data Analysis (e.g., AI-driven forecasting, fraud detection, automated reconciliation)​​
Flexible Scheduling and Work Integration
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Summer and break-based options for accelerated coursework or work-based learning (e.g., Pentagon internship model)
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Class schedules structured around employer availability and peak work periods
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Apprenticeship credit integrated into general education, elective, or internship credit
Instructional Model
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Hybrid and online delivery for flexibility
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Embedded employer projects in coursework
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Use of platforms like Riipen or in-house "Level-Up" platform
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Certification bootcamps offered during breaks
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Cross-disciplinary integration with liberal arts and business courses
Ready to get started
Join a scalable, sustainable model that advances economic mobility and strengthens community and employer engagement.
Contact us: info@cavalry-united.org
