Capitology Blog

From September 15 to October 15 each year, millions of people across the United States celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 21% of private industry worker fatalities in 2018 were in the construction industry. Though worker deaths are down in America, on average, there is a lot of work to be done to improve safety, especially in the era of COVID-19.

At Capitol Technology University, students have the choice of 18 different doctorate degrees to match their career needs.

September 15 is National Online Learning Day. The first online high school, CompuHigh, was established in 1994. Capitol Tech first offered online courses, just a few years later in 1997.

Construction Safety Week, which began on Monday, September 14th, is an annual event in which the “construction industry, its clients and business partners take this opportunity to recommit to sending every worker h

Nineteen years ago today, our nation was faced with a shocking act of terrorism. The horrific attacks of September 11, 2001 immediately produced a call-to-action. Many citizens felt compelled to help the nation prepare for, detect, and avoid any future attacks, partially because the falling of the twin towers threatened the security of not only the nation as a whole, but each individual living in the U.S. 

Welcome to Capitol Tech for the new academic year! The Office of Career Services is here to assist you prepare for an ever-changing workforce through individualized career planning. We can provide you with the necessary resources and guidance to manage your career, whether you are deciding upon a major or have defined a career interest. Through this career planning process we will help you to explore new paths, change destinations, and map your vision for the future.

Capitol Technology University and the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) have signed a new agreement providing support for industry trade workers building our economy across the nation. Those that have worked hard to obtain a NCCER credential in one of their many disciplines may now use those credentials towards completion of Capitol Tech’s Online Bachelors of Science in Professional Trades Administration program.

Growing up, STEM of any kind wasn’t my main focus or interest. Ever since elementary school, I excelled in English and visual arts, receiving straight A’s in every writing class and winning art competitions every single year. I had found my area, my niche, and felt completely comfortable in it.

For any project manager, understanding cultural barriers is important to ensuring a project will be completed successfully. For construction managers, who work with a variety of workers, understanding cultural barriers is vital to both day-to-day operations and ensuring the project workforce is functioning at their best.