CAPS Network, Inc.

Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12
The CAPS Network (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) partners with high schools and local industries to create authentic, profession-based learning experiences. Students engage in projects driven by real business challenges and receive mentorship from industry professionals. The model emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and career exploration across multiple fields such as healthcare, technology, and business. Through these hands-on experiences, students gain the technical and professional skills necessary to transition confidently into college or the workforce.
ORGANIZATION TYPE
Non-Profit Operator
STUDENTS SERVED
1000+
GEOGRAPHIC REACH
National
LOCALE(S) SERVED
Rural, Suburban, Urban
WBL SERVICE MODELS
Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Career Counseling / Assessments, Job Shadowing, Mentorship, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Pre-Apprenticeship, Youth Apprenticeship, Service Learning
DELIVERY MODALITY
School-based
TYPICAL DURATION
Long-term
SCHOOL-BASED TIMING
In-school
COMPENSATION TYPE
Paid, Stipend, Unpaid, Academic Credit, Credential
STAKEHOLDERS SERVED
Educators, Employers, Network Membership For Schools, Professional, State Education Agency, Technical Assistance For Schools/Districts
LANGUAGE SUPPORT
English Only
TARGETED POPULATIONS
Other
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
No
CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT
Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Arts, Entertainment, & Design, Construction, Cross-cutting Cluster, Digital Technology, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, Healthcare & Human Services, Hospitality, Events, & Tourism, Management & Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Sales, Public Service & Safety, Supply Chain & Transportation
FUNDING MODEL
School Budgets, Grants, Earned Revenue, Philanthropy

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