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The Network

The CAPS Network

The Network introduces profession based learning and the educational model developed by the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) to educators and entrepreneurs. We explore the 5 CAPS Core Values through conversations with stakeholders, partners and community members.

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Episode 111 - I'll Make Something Of It

The Network ·

2026/04/08

Life updates from CAPS Alumni are the best! In this episode of The Network, Corey catches up with Miriam Yunus an Elmbrook LAUNCH (CAPS affiliate) alumna. Miriam, nearing her college graduation, reflects on the impact profession-based learning has had on her higher-education experience. Corey and Miriam chat about the tangible things: interview experience, resumes, comfortability with public speaking. The real highlight is that Miriam is confident in herself and her future because of the self...

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Episode 110 - Activate Mode

The Network ·

2026/03/26

Jenny Anderson builds the foundation for how we better serve young people today. Anderson joins Corey on this episode of The Network to talk about the different ways teens are showing up in the world today. This conversation is all about how adults - parents, teachers and community members alike - can create space for teenagers to reengage in deeper, more meaningful ways. Corey and Jenny talk about her book "The Disengaged Teen," a research backed treasure trove of wisdom for engaging today's...

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Episode 109 - Tripping Into My Future

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2026/03/11

Many of us can relate to Katie Bruels, Chief Nursing Executive at HCA Midwest Health: we've created careers and networks by simply landing there, not necessarily by design. In this episode of The Network, Katie shares her backstory. You'll hear how she got started in nursing and how she has developed that early start into a leadership role at one of the nation's largest healthcare providers. Katie's story has prompted her to care deeply about the exposure and early pathways to career ex...

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Episode 107 - Knead for Partnership

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2026/02/25

Your mouth will be watering for this bonus February episode! Eric Dell, President and CEO of American Bakers Association and CAPS team member, Nate Clayberg, jump on the podcast to share the incredible partnership they have been forming on behalf of the commercial baking industry and the CAPS Network. Did you know that the commercial baking industry needs just about every job sector: business managers, engineers, computer specialists, marketers and yes even health care and science professiona...

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Episode 107 - Get Out of The Lounge

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2026/02/19

Can you already feel the energy of innovation and experimentation in this episode? We can! This week CAPS Executive Director, Corey Mohn, welcomes Kristy Volesky, Founder and Principal of Volesky Consulting and these two start dreaming BIG about the future of education. Tune in to hear Volesky's take on some of the barriers preventing the American education system from total transformation. This episode is filled with great commentary, thought and calls to action! The Network is all about dis...

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Episode 106 - Movement Mentality

The Network ·

2026/01/28

What do you get when you mix friends, professional passions and a podcast? You get Lisa Dughi, CEO of NAF, back on The Network! Lisa starts by sharing the important work the NAF network of schools is doing across the country. The conversation really gets going as Corey and Lisa talk about what it takes to build and support a movement that changes policy and the culture of education. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 130 programs...

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Episode 105 - Futre.Me

The Network ·

2026/01/14

This thought provoking and rich conversation features Diane Tavenner - education entrepreneur and visionary. Corey and Diane reveal their kindred spirits as they both talk about their work in helping young people find their purpose. Diane shares reflections on her time with Summit Public Schools and Summit Learning and forecasts the future of education with AI, a shift away from "college for all," and the opportunities for support student self-discovery and career exploration. Diane's newest ...

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Episode 104 - Wildfire

The Network ·

2025/12/10

In this episode of The Network, we sit down with Deonne Christensen, CEO of Mazuma Credit Union, to explore how a spark of partnership can grow into something much bigger. Deonne and Corey share the story of Mazuma’s long-standing relationship with CAPS programs across the Kansas City metro—and how that collaboration has become a true wildfire of opportunity for students, educators, and industry partners alike. In Mazuma’s robust internship experiences students jump into meaningful projects, ...

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Episode 103 - Continuous Failure Pedogogy

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2025/11/26

In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Smith, founder of Pega6, a new alternative to traditional higher education for students pursuing software development and product management careers. Built on experiential learning—much like the CAPS model—Pega6 skips the lectures and accelerates students into real-world work. Jeremy shares how Blue Valley CAPS became the proving ground for Pega6, with students helping beta test and shape the curriculum. He also dives into the new era of hands-on, tech-dri...

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Episode 102 - Keep Banging the Drum

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2025/11/12

The message could not be clearer, according to Jean Eddy: young people must be given the chance to know themselves deeply and to explore widely in order to find their place in the world. Eddy, Executive Chair and Advisory to the Board of Directors at American Student Assistance (ASA), shares her story and call to action in this episode. Read Eddy's Book: Crisis-Proofing Today’s Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow’s World The Network is all about discovering t...

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Episode 101 - Where Everybody Knows Your Name

The Network ·

2025/10/29

"The barrier to innovation is ourselves." Dr. Gillian Chapman joins Corey to talk about Dr. Chapman's career journey and the challenges facing innovative education today. Dr. Chapman is the new Superintendent of Blue Valley School District in Overland Park, KS. Listen in as Dr. Chapman shares her excitement about deeper engagement not only in her district but across all districts. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 130 prog...

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Episode 100 - History

The Network ·

2025/10/15

The Network podcast is 100 episodes old!! To celebrate the 100th episode of our podcast about all things entrepreneurial, innovative and education we bring you a conversation with Dr. Tom Trigg. Dr. Trigg is the person who started it all. Through his vision and leadership the concept of CAPS was born! In this episode, Dr. Trigg shares stories Corey didn't even know about the early years of the original CAPS program. Look how far we've come! And look how far we get to go next. The Network is a...

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Episode 99 - Transparent, Authentic and Real

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2025/09/30

Meet Kate Parsons, the newest member of the CAPS Network team! In this conversation, Kate shares her journey from teacher to principal at Da Vinci Schools to nonprofit founder of Portal Learning. Now serving as Chief Strategy Officer, she brings a passion for authentic, career-connected learning experiences and a pragmatic approach to sustainable growth. Kate and Corey discuss the challenges of scaling while maintaining the human-centered culture that makes CAPS special, the power of employer...

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Episode 98 - Camp I.M.P.A.C.T.

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2025/09/17

The Network is back with another packed season! We're kicking off this season talking with our good friends at Oconomowoc CAPS in Oconomowoc, WI: Danielle Bukal and Michael Krill. You've heard about their incredible efforts to get their student deeply engaged in Pro-BL. In this episode Mike and Danielle share their implementation of Camp I.M.P.A.C.T. in which CAPS students experience a professional onboarding that prepares them for life. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. Th...

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Episode 97 - Turn Uncertainty Into Clarity

The Network ·

2025/05/08

Corey is chatting with Daniel Gray from Uplift Education about helping students find their path. Gray shares how Uplift's Texas charter schools are flipping the script on traditional education by connecting 23,000+ students with real-world experiences. Their standout healthcare high school partnership with Baylor Scott & White has kids wearing scrubs, working in simulation labs, and getting hands-on with professionals. The conversation digs into why those "what am I doing with my life?" m...

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Episode 96 - Optimizing Choices

The Network ·

2025/04/24

In this episode, Corey Mohn chats with author and big-picture thinker Michael Horn about his two latest books—especially the newest one, which is all about how to make smarter choices when it comes to your career. Michael breaks down why it’s not just about chasing your passion—it’s about being strategic and making moves that actually set you up for better options down the road. He also talks about how giving young people real-world, profession-based learning experiences can help them feel mo...

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Episode 95 - ASU+GSV 2025

The Network ·

2025/04/09

Recorded live at ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Alisa, Nate, Nicole and Kate chat about the highlights and insights found at this year's conference. CAPS team members and affiliates jumped into conversations and sessions about AI, career-connected and work-based learning, middle school career exploration, credentialing and so much more! Listen in to hear the CAPS team's highlight reactions to their ASU+GSV experience. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 50...

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Episode 94 - Resonance: A Summer Huddle Preview

The Network ·

2025/03/26

Dive into Summer Huddle: Resonance, a high-energy, immersive event focused on networking, collaboration, and action-driven learning. With Residence Studios, Amplify Sessions, and student voices, this is Huddle like never before! Join Corey and Alisa for a behind-the-scenes peek into the planning of Huddle. Join us June 23-25 in Kansas City! 🚀 Register: yourcapsnetwork.org/events. The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120

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Episode 93 - Attribution Above Contribution

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2025/03/12

Get ready to be inspired! In this episode, Corey and Julie Lammers from ASA discuss how the education ecosystem must come together to connect students with real-world learning experiences. Julie emphasizes that preparing young people for future success isn’t just about skills — it’s about uniting educators, employers, and communities to create meaningful opportunities. Discover how this collective effort is empowering students to explore careers, build confidence, and unlock their potential. ...

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Episode 92: Embracing Innovation in Rural KS - The...

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2025/02/26

In this episode, Allison K. Nelson welcomes Lacey Holloway, a math teacher from Osborne, Kansas, to discuss her experience implementing profession-based learning through the CAPS Network Rural Initiative. Lacey shares how this opportunity has reignited her passion for education and allowed her to provide new, meaningful experiences for her students. The conversation explores Lacey's mindset shift in being willing to "break the rules" and experiment with giving students more ownership and lead...

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