The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Solutions course is designed to meet the needs of students interested in utilizing marketing strategies to solve problems, develop products, and/or start and run a business. This unique CF CAPS course will equip students with the skills necessary to be successful in marketing related fields. The immersive experience empowers students to frame opportunities using marketing tools for solving problems, product development, modeling, and agile project management that assist in developing a mindset to turn ideas into action. ***CAPS Business Solutions is aligned with HCC Oral Communication. Everyone involved in this experience will be working towards earning credit for the Oral Communication course.

***Reliable transportation is required for this course. This can be accomplished by a student providing their own transportation or initiating a ride share with a friend in the course. If transportation is an obstacle, reach out to your counselor.

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Education Experience is for students who are interested in exploring teacher education as a profession. Students in this profession-based learning program will be participating in field experiences, mentorships, and networking. Students will be immersed in practices of educational technology and will incorporate 21st century skills into every aspect of observation and coursework. Students will study educational pedagogy as the basis for the profession and will experience the true essence of the teacher‐classroom experience. CAPS Education is a hands-on learning opportunity to explore the teaching profession, develop insight and knowledge of the field of K-12 education, and experience first-hand what a teacher’s day-to-day work involves. Students will be placed in classrooms throughout the school district to observe and work with students in a variety of capacities. This program will immerse junior and senior level students in a project‐centered field of study in the area of teacher education. ***CAPS Education is aligned with HCC Oral Communication. Everyone involved in this experience will be working towards earning credit for the Oral Communication course along with the HCC credit already assigned to CAPS Education.

***Reliable transportation is required for this course. This can be accomplished by a student providing their own transportation or initiating a ride share with a friend in the course. If transportation is an obstacle, reach out to your counselor.

CF CAPS Industries

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Industries course is for students who are interested in the construction and trades fields. The associates (students) will learn basic construction skills along with the professional skills needed to be successful in any industry field they find purpose in. All associates will develop and hone their skills through hands-on, active learning opportunities with a full immersion in real-world projects on real job sites. Associates will experience first hand what the day-to-day work involves in the construction and trades fields. ***CAPS Industries is aligned with HCC Oral Communication. Everyone involved in this experience will be working towards earning credit for the Oral Communication course.

***Reliable transportation is required for this course. This can be accomplished by a student providing their own transportation or initiating a ride share with a friend in the course. If transportation is an obstacle, reach out to your counselor.

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Health CNA is designed for junior and senior students interested in acquiring a Certified Nurses Assistant License. Students enrolling in the CAPS Health CNA certification preparatory course will have the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to take the State of Iowa Nurse Aide exam. Skills and knowledge will be developed through classroom lectures, on-site laboratory settings and clinical work at Western Home Communities. The CNA preparatory course will be taught by Bekki Martin, BSN, RN, RAC-CT, an approved instructor with Hawkeye Community College. CNA is a high demand entry level healthcare career and is a prerequisite to most upper level healthcare careers, such as nursing.

***Reliable transportation is required for this course. This can be accomplished by a student providing their own transportation or initiating a ride share with a friend in the course. If transportation is an obstacle, reach out to your counselor.

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Med is designed for junior and senior students interested in Health Sciences and Medicine as a scientific inquiry based experience to advance the understanding of patient care, disease process, research and ethics. The goal is to develop the students’ comfort in the role of a health professional and to develop skills in doctor/nurse patient relationships, medical diagnosing, health sciences research, and professional settings. In addition to gaining basic clinical skills, students will also receive advanced instruction from medical experts gaining medical skills to help further their understanding of medical diagnosing and treatment protocols for the patient. Students solve real-world medical and health care problems as they learn the advancements and limitations of medicine and health careers. Students will be exposed to a variety of health scenarios and medical professions in job shadows, training, labs, tours, guest speakers, and volunteering. ***CAPS MED is aligned with the standards of the HCC Fundamentals of Oral Communications course. Everyone involved in this experience will earn credit in Oral Communications along with the HCC credit already assigned to CAPS MED upon passing.

***Reliable transportation is required for this course. This can be accomplished by a student providing their own transportation or initiating a ride share with a friend in the course. If transportation is an obstacle, reach out to your counselor.

Through real world projects and career exploration, students in the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Careers experience learn how to market themselves for careers often associated with advanced training or unique careers such as, but not limited to, engineering/advanced manufacturing, technology, law, public sector, meteorologist, pilot, mortician, acting etc. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. This immersive experience allows students to learn the durable skills necessary to be successful in their next steps after high school while pursuing a path of purpose. ***CAPS Careers is aligned with the standards of the HCC Fundamentals of Oral Communications course. Everyone involved in this experience will earn credit in Oral Communications upon passing.

***Reliable transportation is required for this course. This can be accomplished by a student providing their own transportation or initiating a ride share with a friend in the course. If transportation is an obstacle, reach out to your counselor.