CAPS

Career Accelerator Program with Steel

Please check back in January for an opportunity to apply in 2026!

New project managers--here's your opportunity to hone your leadership skills while networking with other project managers in the structural steel industry!

The Career Accelerator Program with Steel (CAPS) is a four-year project management development initiative that takes place at NASCC: The Steel Conference. Participants, known as CAPS Fellows, attend specialized project management sessions with the rest of their cohort and receive additional training focused on their areas of project management, including fabrication, erection, and engineering.

How does CAPS work?
Individuals who are interested in CAPS must apply for the program, which is capped at 60 participants per cohort.

During the first three years, CAPS Fellows participate in exclusive Steel Conference sessions designed to give them a deeper understanding of project management. During the fourth year, Fellows complete a capstone project and mentor someone in their first year of the program.

Why should I participate in CAPS?
CAPS is a free program that positions project managers for success in their careers. If you're a CAPS Fellow, you not only participate in the program for free but also receive complimentary registration for NASCC: The Steel Conference for all four years of the program.

Who can participate?
CAPS is only open to AISC full, professional, associate, and affiliate members.

What will I learn?

EXHIBITORS

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Cancellation Policy

AISC will offer full refunds (less a $25 processing fee) for cancellations made up until February 28, 2022. After February 28, no refunds will be issued, but AISC will gladly transfer any in-person registration to a virtual registration to attend NASCC Live. Click here to modify your registration and email nascc@mcievents.com with any questions.
Exhibitors

The designated booth coordinator for your company will receive login credentials and instructions via email in January 2022. It is the responsibility of this individual to register all participants from the exhibiting company for The Steel Conference via our Exhibitor Management Console (EMC). For assistance, contact nascc@aisc.org or 800.830.5812 (International 972.349.5930).
Special Needs

Please contact the AISC Meetings Department if you have special needs or dietary restrictions for the conference. All requests should be emailed to nascc@aisc.org.

Who can answer my questions about CAPS?
Please direct all CAPS-related questions to Scott Melnick at melnick@aisc.org.