Chicago Captains CorpsCHICAGOCAPTAINS CORPS

    OUR PROGRAMS

    Four dynamic training pillars.
    One mission: limitless potential.
    Young captain piloting a boat on Lake Michigan

    BOATING ACADEMY

    Prepare participants to become certified U.S. Coast Guard captains.

    • ✓Hands-on experience in boating operations, maintenance, and navigation.
    • ✓Mentorship from experienced captains and maritime professionals.
    • ✓Economic empowerment through career opportunities in the boating industry.

    Impact: Participants develop confidence and expertise to pursue careers as charter captains or entrepreneurs in the maritime sector.

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    DRONE PILOT CERTIFICATION

    Provide youth with technical training and FAA certification in drone piloting.

    • ✓Equip participants for careers in real estate, cinematography, logistics, and emerging drone-related industries.
    • ✓Hands-on flight time and technical maintenance training.
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    AVIATION INITIATIVE
    (P.H.L.I.)

    Introduce participants to aviation fundamentals, focusing on single-engine aircraft operations.

    • ✓Offer pathways to careers in aviation through mentorship and immersive experiences.
    • ✓Focus on Planes & Helicopter Learning Initiative (P.H.L.I.).
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    MINI KART RACING ACADEMY

    Teach engineering principles, teamwork, and competition strategies through mini kart racing.

    • ✓Develop skills transferable to the automotive, motorsport, and mechanical engineering industries.
    • ✓Hands-on mechanical experience and race strategy.

    BEYOND TRAINING. BEYOND LIMITS.

    We provide more than skills—we provide mentorship, leadership, and a community that believes in our youth.

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