During the weeklong summer residency, students participate in workshops covering topics such as finance and accounting, computers, and verbal communication skills.
Participants also attend field trips to local public accounting, industry, and government offices.
COAP selects participants based on GPA, extracurricular activities, and an interview with the program's advisory board members. There is no cost to the students to attend. Following the residencies, COAP sponsors ongoing sessions that provide students with support systems necessary to succeed in their college and business careers. These include a fall homecoming event and a one-day session that features workshops on choosing a college, applying for financial aid, and other helpful topics.