Business Leadership /CAPS

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Program Overview

The Canyons Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program that accelerates students toward their future careers. Through full immersion in a professional environment, students tackle real-world problems, either individually or in collaborative groups, by applying industry standards, and through mentorships from business professionals.

What you'll Learn

The purpose of this program is to research and develop solutions for real-world business challenges in partnership with industry professionals. It is designed for high school students who want to expand their industry knowledge and skills through immersive, Profession-based learning (Pro-BL) experiences.

Career Possibilities:

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  • Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Business & Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Media
  • Technology Services
  • Innovation Teaching / Education
  • Entertainment & Media Production
  • Construction Sciences
  • Health Services
  • Sports Medicine
  • Bioscience
  • Law & Public Service
  • Animal Health Veterinary Medicine
  • Agri-Business
  • Hospitality & Food Services
  • Aviation
  • Automotive and Transportation Services

Additional Details:

High School Credit: CTE credit or elective credit: Up to 1 credits total

Concurrent Enrollment: N/A

Industry Certifications: N/A

Skills Certifications: Utah State Skills Certificate Test

Recommended: N/A

Required: N/A

Additional Opportunities: Students are encouraged to participate in the appropriate Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) ie: SkillsUSA, HOSA, DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, TSA, Educators Rising, etc either at CTEC or their Home Schools

Course Descriptions

For Concurrent Enrollment Classes see Appendix Here

Business & Marketing Capstone

Throughout the semester, mentors from both small and large local companies guide students through authentic industry projects, helping them build strong professional networks and gain meaningful industry exposure as they prepare for future leadership with the entrepreneurial mindset.

Testimonials

"The business leadership program at CTEC is the absolute best class that I have ever taken. This class is nothing like normal high school, the minute you walk in the doors you enter a professional environment and are treated like a professional employee in a company. This may seem intimidating but it is one of the most empowering programs that you could ever be enrolled in. This class not only offers a more mature environment but it also offers the ability to obtain college credits at an amazing price, attendance and completion of multiple professional seminars, the ability to obtain certificates of competency and lastly offers the ability to make the paradigm shift from a student to a professional employee earlier in life than many others."
Abbie Stojack
"Having the opportunity to be part of a program that helps every student become successful in life has been the greatest honor. The Business Leadership/Management program offered at CTEC has been one of my greatest decisions yet. You enter a paradigm shift from a high school student to a professional employee, which prepares you to enter the real world and step of out of your comfort zone. I have had the opportunity to job shadow many professions, intern during the summer, and take many seminars that have not only helped me with classes but in the real world as well. Being part of this program has helped me grow as a person, given me many opportunities many my age would not be able to have, and prepared me for my future career as well as life."
Valeria Heredia
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