Back from Spring Break, Corey Mohn is back on the mic talking with Pascack CAPS Executive Director Joe Orlak. Corey and Joe talk about CAPS Core Value: Responsiveness both in and out of the classroom. Joe's stories depict ways in which CAPS is responsive to its students but also how Pascack coaches students and instructors to be responsive to their community. This episode has the high energy we all need as we head into the fourth quarter of school.

Plus, be on the lookout at our social media accounts @capsnetwork and @networkcaps to hear from Pascack CAPS students about their own experiences.

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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It is Spring Break time and a time for reflection and renewal. In a mini-episode of The Network, producer Alisa Morse compiles a list of podcast episodes to check out depending on your listening and reflective mood. Feel free to skip to the times listed below to find some of the episodes we would recommend re-listening too.

After this week's special episode, be sure to check back in two weeks as we pick back up on our mini-series about the 5 Core Values of the CAPS Network.

Suggested episode categories:
3:45 - Reimagining Learning on a Grand Scale
6:50 - Learn More About the CAPS Model
9:20 - Inspiration From and For the Classroom
15:15 - Stories from Students

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 the latest episode of our mini series on the 5 Core Values, Corey chats with Victor Hwang about the importance of the Entrepreneurial Mindset. Hwang, founder and CEO of Right To Start, shares his experiences in the world of entrepreneurship. Hwang asserts that we all have the right to be an entrepreneur and that the ability to take an idea from whiteboard to market is a skill everyone entering the job market should have.

You can see more of Victor's work with Right to Start at their website (linked here), his website (linked here), and look for his written work here.

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 the second episode of our mini-series on the 5 Core Values of the CAPS model, Corey talks with Amy Ewell, Jill Riffer and producer Alisa Morse about the ways CAPS delivers on  Professional Skills Development. The guests share insights into how this core value is directly incorporated into the daily activity of learning environments. They also share power stories of the impact these skills have on students' futures. This episode is filled with concrete examples of implementation, big ideas and encouragement for all educators. 

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 energy and experience filled episode, Corey kicks off a new mini-series about the 5 Core Values of the CAPS Network. He talks with our guests from Bentonville Ignite's Global Business program: Instructor Jessica Imel and students Claire Hamilton, Kendall Jasper and Sam Crain. This quartet of voices give us a rich look at how community connectivity happens through diverse business project sprints, mentorships and internship opportunities. Plus, Corey gives us a mini-economics lesson! You won't want to miss hearing the stories these students tell.

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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Julia Freeland Fisher, Director of Education Research at the Clayton Christensen Institute, joins Corey in a conversation about the value of networks. This episode focuses on Feeland Fisher's studies of how building networks benefits students by creating broader exposure and opportunities for their futures. The conversation helps identify the different types of relationships and how they can best serve students.

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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No better way to wrap up 2020 with the resilience and inspiring stories from this week's podcast guests! Corey is joined by three students from the MET Professional Academy outside of Phoenix, Arizona: Sylvia, Josh and Mason. These three students share a series of stories that captures the true power of the CAPS Network - connection. You will hear examples of profession-based learning, community ties, mentor relationships and students teaching and learning from each other. 

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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This episode is a deep dive in to the "why" behind profession-based learning and the CAPS Network model. Corey is joined by Robert Hall, Executive Director of LAUNCH outside of Milwaukee, WI and Todd McLees, Founder of the Pendio Group, also in Milwaukee. Robert and Todd talk about the very real ways in which the CAPS Network is preparing young people for tomorrow's unpredictable and ever-changing work environment. They stress the importance for students to develop the skills to become lifelong learners. This episode is full of hard data and laughs - a great combination!

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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Funny stories and compassionate facilitation abound in this conversation between Corey and BV CAPS Instructor Rebecca Snodgrass and BV CAPS Simulation Coordinator Robin Bacon. Robin and Rebecca share their experience building a medical simulation experience for a variety of medicine and healthcare classes. They explain how this hands-on learning prepares students for industry by giving them a space to explore, grow and risk.

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 Corey catches up with Steve Radley, President & CEO of NetWork Kansas to talk about the power of community and network as change agents. Steve joins the conversation from his offices in Andover, Kansas and helps Corey draw parallels between entrepreneurial networks and educational networks. 

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