NEWCaps

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.

About

Below are five key guiding principles that unite, define, and guide the caps experience: 

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

Services Provided

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program (Specialty)
  • Student Research Projects (Specialty)
  • Student Marketing Projects (Specialty)
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education (Specialty)
Contact Information
Kelly Lay
Address
511 S. Neosho Blvd.
Neosho, MO 64850