The Network

Corey is joined by dynamo Sylvia Lopez in this catch up conversation with the alumna. Sylvia is half of the Jotted team, winners of the Red Bull Basement Global Innovation Challenge. Sylvia tells us about the experience of being announced global winner in Istanbul, Turkey and how her journey through CAPS prepared her for innovation on the global stage. Sylvia also shares how her definition of success has changed and gives us an updated moonshot vision. Don't miss this catch up!

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 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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Have you heard? The CAPS Network has launched a new version of our website today! Our friend Tom Vander Ark recently visited CAPS programs in the Kansas City metro area and got a sneak peak at our new website. Read his reaction to our work and the new website at Getting Smart. In honor of the exciting opportunities for engagement with our new website, today's episode pulls excerpts from our feature documentary Where Students Lead. If you like the comments and stories you hear on this episode, visit our website at yourcapsnetwork.org to engage with the full film.

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 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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Today is short but packed with opportunities to engage with the CAPS story. We are headed for a big Network launch next week which includes a special episode of our podcast. Check out Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn everyday leading up to next week's launch. We will be sharing stories from students, instructors and stakeholders about their CAPS Story. Use the hashtags #capsnet #wherestudentslead and #mycapsstory on socials to share your experiences, too!

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 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

Have you ever wondered how CAPS manages to act on the big ideas generated by students and instructors? Meet PJ Tuma and Jennifer Bauer. They are the two who make Blue Valley CAPS possible. PJ is the registrar and bookkeeper at BV CAPS and Jennifer is the business development specialist. Both support the day-to-day operations of students, classrooms and instructors. They also have counterparts at many of our CAPS affiliate partners. This episode pulls back the curtain to reveal how and why these administrative support positions are essential to helping CAPS be innovative and fast moving.

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 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

Are you dreaming about the future of education? So are Tom Vander Ark, Corey and the whole CAPS Network. Listen into this conversation for insights into how education is already shifting toward the future and what may be on the horizon for the next generation of learners. Tom Vander Ark of Getting Smart shares his discoveries as he and his team connect with educational innovators all over the world. This episode is full of affirmations for the work Network partners are already doing. If you are not already a Network partner, here are the reasons you should explore our 5 core values.

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 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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Twitter: @capsnet
LinkedIn: CAPS Network
Facebook: CAPS Network
Instagram: @capsnetwork

Have you ever wanted more insight to how CAPS and the CAPS Network began? Ever wonder how big questions got answered? Are you wondering how to get a major stakeholder on board with your new profession-based learning program? This episode with Clint Robinson of Black & Veatch, a long time friend and advocate of the CAPS model, has your answers. Clint and Corey's discussion illustrates the ambitious beginnings of our values and model. It doesn't stop there. Corey and Clint explore how the Network can and will continue to engage stakeholders in the work of the future.

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 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

Corey hits the road to bring you another energizing conversation with CAPS students. Lila and Ava are Engineering and Manufacturing students at Northland CAPS in the KC Metro area. The inspiring testimonial shared by these two CAPS Associates will energize you because they demonstrate the awesome impact one semester can have on young lives. Thank you to Ava and Lila for giving of their time and for sharing their testimony!

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 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

We are back for the second half of season three and we are starting off with an inspiring conversation with Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield of Highline Public Schools in Seattle. Dr. Enfield shares her philosophy about creating a learning environment in which students are educated, advocated for and celebrated in order to be given equitable opportunities to reach their goals. If you are interested in hearing the diverse possibilities of secondary education and how leadership can shape the movement toward equitable and choice driven access, stop right here. This episode is an eye opener!

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 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

What better way to wrap up the first half of season 3 than with the high energy of a student conversation? Corey recently visited CAPS affiliate Highland Park MAPS and got the chance to speak with two students. Noah Lilly and Ben Salter from the Business Design & Leadership class describe their experience as young professionals connecting to community entrepreneurs, focused on future visioning.

Highland Park MAPS

This is the last episode from The Network until the new year. We wish you and yours a very happy holiday season!

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 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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Twitter: @capsnet
LinkedIn: CAPS Network
Facebook: CAPS Network
Instagram: @capsnetwork

Entrepreneur, designer, thinker and master hobbyist Adam Fichman joins Corey to talk about the launchpad that is failure. Adam is the President of Lifted Logic, a web development company in Kansas City. His expertise is in entrepreneurship and engagement of diverse learners and creators. Adam and Corey talk about Adam's life experience and how that shapes his approach to business and learning. If you are an educator looking for real-world examples and advice to share with your students about failure, success and the need for life long learning - look no further!

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 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