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 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

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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. Don’t miss out — visit yourcapsnetwork.org/events to learn more and register for the upcoming webinar!

Also check out the resources and stories on Experience.Work!

The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

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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 leadership. She provides examples of how her media students have grown in confidence and professionalism through real-world client projects, as well as how she has integrated durable skills into her math classes.

Lacey also offers advice for other rural educators interested in joining the CAPS Network, emphasizing the importance of balancing structure and flexibility to meet the unique needs of their community. The episode highlights the special opportunities and challenges of implementing profession-based learning in a small, tight-knit town like Osborne, and the profound impact it can have on students and the broader community.

Inspired by this episode? Learn more about the opportunity to join CAPS Network through the Rural Initiative's 2025 cohort at https://yourcapsnetwork.org/rural-kansas-initiative/

The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

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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 highlights the power of a growth mindset and the transformative impact it can have on students in rural communities. 

Inspired by this episode? Your community can join CAPS Network's 2025 Rural Cohort through the Rural Initiative. Learn more and apply at: https://yourcapsnetwork.org/rural-kansas-initiative/

The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

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Instagram: @capsnetwork

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. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

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LinkedIn: CAPS Network
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Instagram: @capsnetwork

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 information about Pearson Connections Academies
To access Pearson's "Lost in Transition" report

The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

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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 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

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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 CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

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LinkedIn: CAPS Network
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Instagram: @capsnetwork

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 season on Wednesday. 

The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

Find us!
Twitter: @capsnet
LinkedIn: CAPS Network
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Instagram: @capsnetwork

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 building customized microphones for clients. Kaleb also mastered and edited this episode for us!

Season #6 of The Network will launch in Fall 2024! Stay tuned.

The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.

Find us!
Twitter: @capsnet
LinkedIn: CAPS Network
Facebook: CAPS Network
Instagram: @capsnetwork