Eligibility Requirements for ACA's Professional Training Program (PTP)
To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

• Hold a STEM degree (associate, bachelor's, master's, or PhD) from a U.S.-based accredited institution

• Be legally authorized to participate in a U.S.-based educational program

• Be fluent in English (written and verbal)

 
Note: ACA is a nonprofit educational and research initiative. Participation in the PTP does not constitute employment and does not imply a job offer or sponsorship. The ACA PTP is open to all U.S. STEM graduates and residents regardless of nationality, with a focus on domestic public benefit and education.

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How to Apply for Admission to ACA's Professional Training Program:

Email the following to: ACA@AdaptiveConcepts.org

• Your Resume

• A Short Statement of Interest (1–2 paragraphs) including why this program aligns with your academic background and career goals. 

• Please include the community project you’re most interested in (see "Community Service Projects" tab on website menu). ​

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Confirmation & Next Steps

If accepted, we’ll follow up with:

• Your project team assignment and Licensed (P.E.) engineering mentor

• Orientation details and an invitation to your first team meeting

• Each participant conducts a mentored, guided research project under the oversight of experienced Licensed Profession Engineer (P.E.), with weekly team meetings, documentation, and final public deliverables.