● To provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their courses

● To allow students to expand their academic experiences to personal career interests that could include working with new ideas, organizations, and community members

● To encourage students to think critically and creatively about academic, professional, and/or social issues and to further develop their leadership skills within their community

● To provide students with the opportunity to refine their research skills and to demonstrate their growth in their written and verbal communication skills

● To engage in service-learning where students participate in activities or experiences that relate to their future goals while benefiting others or their community.

● To expand the program into a full K-12 program that involves a Capstone experience across the district, career readiness, mentoring program, and a school to work program for Special Education students