What is CAPS?
Blue Valley Schools’ Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), is a nationally recognized,
innovative high school program. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a
professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by
actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how
business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences
that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.
CAPS by the Numbers
CAPS first school year in 2009-2010 started with 250 students, 79 mentors, and 104 business
partners. In five years the program has grown to more than 800 students, 200 mentors, and nearly
400 business partners. CAPS has received written endorsements from 50 colleges and universities
throughout the country and is actively consulting with school districts across the country to replicate
the CAPS model.
What types of courses are offered at CAPS?
CAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of industry, therefore instructors and CAPS Business
Partners collaborate to develop coursework. CAPS curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to
follow industry trends and market changes using a copyrighted rapid prototyping curriculum
development process. Current CAPS programs include:
 Accelerator– Global Foods
 Bioscience – Molecular Medicine and Bioengineering, Environmental Science and Animal
Health, Bioscience Research
 Business Technology and Media – Global Business (Marketing and Business Development,
Leadership and Global Economics, World Language), Technology Solutions and Software
Engineering, iMedia, Filmmaking, Digital Design and Photography
 Engineering – Civil Engineering and Architecture, Digital Electronics, Robotics, Aerospace
Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing
 Human Services – Teacher Education, Law and Public Safety
 Medicine & Healthcare – Sports Medicine, Foundations of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Business Partners and Mentors
Business partners are at the heart of the CAPS program. The program features problem-based
learning brought in by business partners. There is no minimum threshold of involvement and finding
the right fit for each business partner is a priority. Mentors and guest speakers are always in
demand as well as project and internship opportunities.
For more information contact:
Corey Mohn
Executive Director
913-239-5920
Chad Ralston
Director
913-239-5915
www.bvcaps.org
Jennifer Collet
Business Development Specialist
913-239-5939
Scott Kreshel
Program Development Specialist
913-239-5904