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The Network introduces profession based learning and the educational model developed by the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) to educators and entrepreneurs. We explore the 5 CAPS Core Values through conversations with stakeholders, partners and community members.
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The Network podcast is 100 episodes old!! To celebrate the 100th episode of our podcast about all things entrepreneurial, innovative and education we bring you a conversation with Dr. Tom Trigg. Dr. Trigg is the person who started it all. Through his vision and leadership the concept of CAPS was born! In this episode, Dr. Trigg shares stories Corey didn't even know about the early years of the original CAPS program. Look how far we've come! And look how far we get to go next. The Network is a...
Meet Kate Parsons, the newest member of the CAPS Network team! In this conversation, Kate shares her journey from teacher to principal at Da Vinci Schools to nonprofit founder of Portal Learning. Now serving as Chief Strategy Officer, she brings a passion for authentic, career-connected learning experiences and a pragmatic approach to sustainable growth. Kate and Corey discuss the challenges of scaling while maintaining the human-centered culture that makes CAPS special, the power of employer...
The Network is back with another packed season! We're kicking off this season talking with our good friends at Oconomowoc CAPS in Oconomowoc, WI: Danielle Bukal and Michael Krill. You've heard about their incredible efforts to get their student deeply engaged in Pro-BL. In this episode Mike and Danielle share their implementation of Camp I.M.P.A.C.T. in which CAPS students experience a professional onboarding that prepares them for life. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. Th...
Corey is chatting with Daniel Gray from Uplift Education about helping students find their path. Gray shares how Uplift's Texas charter schools are flipping the script on traditional education by connecting 23,000+ students with real-world experiences. Their standout healthcare high school partnership with Baylor Scott & White has kids wearing scrubs, working in simulation labs, and getting hands-on with professionals. The conversation digs into why those "what am I doing with my life?" m...
In this episode, Corey Mohn chats with author and big-picture thinker Michael Horn about his two latest books—especially the newest one, which is all about how to make smarter choices when it comes to your career. Michael breaks down why it’s not just about chasing your passion—it’s about being strategic and making moves that actually set you up for better options down the road. He also talks about how giving young people real-world, profession-based learning experiences can help them feel mo...
Recorded live at ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Alisa, Nate, Nicole and Kate chat about the highlights and insights found at this year's conference. CAPS team members and affiliates jumped into conversations and sessions about AI, career-connected and work-based learning, middle school career exploration, credentialing and so much more! Listen in to hear the CAPS team's highlight reactions to their ASU+GSV experience. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 50...
Dive into Summer Huddle: Resonance, a high-energy, immersive event focused on networking, collaboration, and action-driven learning. With Residence Studios, Amplify Sessions, and student voices, this is Huddle like never before! Join Corey and Alisa for a behind-the-scenes peek into the planning of Huddle. Join us June 23-25 in Kansas City! 🚀 Register: yourcapsnetwork.org/events. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 130 programs,...
Get ready to be inspired! In this episode, Corey and Julie Lammers from ASA discuss how the education ecosystem must come together to connect students with real-world learning experiences. Julie emphasizes that preparing young people for future success isn’t just about skills — it’s about uniting educators, employers, and communities to create meaningful opportunities. Discover how this collective effort is empowering students to explore careers, build confidence, and unlock their potential. ...
In this episode, Allison K. Nelson welcomes Lacey Holloway, a math teacher from Osborne, Kansas, to discuss her experience implementing profession-based learning through the CAPS Network Rural Initiative. Lacey shares how this opportunity has reignited her passion for education and allowed her to provide new, meaningful experiences for her students. The conversation explores Lacey's mindset shift in being willing to "break the rules" and experiment with giving students more ownership and lead...
In this episode, Allison Koelzer Nelson, the K-12 liaison for Rural Communities at CAPS Network, sits down with educators from Victoria, Kansas - Kaylene Gabel, Dan Rogers, and Kori Braun - to discuss their journey of embracing innovation and profession-based learning in their small, rural school district. The conversation explores their mindset shift, the implementation of the learning labs model, and their vision for the future of profession-based learning in Victoria. This episode highligh...
Magic happens when a classroom educator empowers their students to believe in what's possible. Mr. Burns, business and entrepreneurship educator in Baltimore City Public Schools embodies this magic. Corey and Mr. Burns talk about the possibilities that await students and their entire community when learning goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. We are excited to welcome Mr. Burns and Baltimore City Public Schools to the CAPS Network! The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. T...
We're back for 2025! Right out of the gate Corey talks with Mia Bartlett, Head of Impact at Pearson. CAPS is excited to partner with Pearson Connections Academies to bring the profession based learning experiences to online students. Listen in as Mia shares her vision for the communities who are impacted by this partnership, Pearson's research about the transition from education to career, and Mia's own self-discovery journey. You won't want to miss Mia's bright and cheerful energy! More inf...
Calling all music lovers, Huddle goers and CAPS enthusiasts! This incredible episode features R-Son The Voice of Reason, Rench and Sleevs, three of the creatives involved in the innovative music group Gangstagrass. Corey, R-Son, Rench and Sleevs weave in conversations about music, the entertainment industry, the power of students as voices for change and more! The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 130 programs, in 20+ states and 4 ...
For the first time ever the entire CAPS Network team is on the podcast at the same time! This episode is full of updates and insights into what motivates us to serve you. If you've ever wondered what makes CAPS different, we talk about that too! As always we share some of the innovations that are capturing our attention and ways we see them benefiting you. Plus, you also get a glimpse behind the door of our "Family Feud" dynamic! The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The ...
Can you believe we are back for our 6th season of The Network?! Today Corey is setting the stage for all the great work happening around the CAPS Network. This episode provides you with some updates and a few exciting previews of the work ahead. This season we are excited to bring you another round of conversations with students, collaborators and innovators. We're so excited in fact that we'll be kicking this season off with two episodes! Be ready for our first full length episode of the sea...
We're ending season #5 of The Network with a bang! In our final episode, we feature a conversation with Kaleb, an audio-engineering student, about his CAPS experience at the impressive Davis Catalyst Center in Kaysville, Utah. Recorded in a professional sound studio, Corey and Kaleb discuss the value of having access to state-of-the-art equipment combined with dedicated instructors. At just 16 years old, Kaleb is already mastering audio for bands, doing live event sound work, and even buildin...
In this episode, Joel Vargas, a friend of CAPS Network, joins us for a broad discussion on the state of career-connected learning. Serving as the Vice President of Education at Jobs for the Future (JFF), Vargas has diligently worked to enhance pathways for students within the American education systems. He delves into the origins and present status of 'The Big Blur', a term made popular across the ecosystem by his team at JFF. At the core of the conversation lies the recognition that th...
This episode features conversations with Lauren M. and Mikayla O. about their experiences in an innovative virtual cohort with students across the country, known as the CAPS Network Student Media Agency. As associates of the Student Media Agency, they have created a content engine for social media and marketing content for the organization. Though Lauren and Mikayla may come from different parts of the country, you can hear how similarly they describe the impact CAPS has had on them and their...
Prepare to have your perspectives on education transformed! Through our latest podcast episode, we're bringing you groundbreaking insights and lively discussions from the ASU+GSV Summit and LAUNCH in Brookfield, WI. Tag along with hosts Allison Koelzer Nelson, Nate Clayberg, and Alisa Morse, as we delve into the revolution of student-centered learning. Discover how AI is not the foe but the ally of educators, with Allison advocating for an informed adoption in classrooms. Feel the ground shif...
Jing Cox-Orrell (American Student Assistance) and Ashley Hemmy, Ed.D (NFTE) join Corey to dream big about what self-discovery and entrepreneurial education can look like for middle grade learners and beyond. Ashley and Jing demonstrate the power of empowering younger learners in profession-based learning. Plus, they give us the lowdown on all the resources that will help you take your classroom offerings to the next level. Some of the resources mentioned in the episode: AMLE's Career Explora...
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