Our Vision

To create strong alignment between the pillars of industry, community, and education, and to engage students in authentic professional learning experiences that allow them to innovate and explore high demand career pathways.

Our Mission

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies represents the collaboration of education, business and community, providing students with a unique, immersive experience, resulting in highly skilled, adaptable, global innovators and leaders.

Profession-Based Learning

Instructors develop real-world, project-based learning strategies through collaborations with business and community partners. These interactions enhance the learning experience, preparing students for college and career.

Professional Skills Developent

Unique experiences allow students to cultivate transformative professional skills such as understanding expectations, time managment and other essential business values.  These skills are critical to provide students a competitive advantage in their post-secondary education and professional careers.

Self-Discovery and Exploration

Students realize their strengths and passions by exploring and experiencing potential professions. This allows them to make informed decisions about their future, while learning to exhibit leadership.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Instructors create an environment where creative thinking and problem solving is encouraged.  An innovative culture is key to fostering entrepreneurial learning and design thinking.

Responsiveness

CAPS supports high-skill, high-demand careers through ongoing innovation in curriculum development, programs and services based on local business and community needs.